Alameda Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Downey, California 90242 · Downey Unified
#2476 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#31429 of 50,301 nationally
About Alameda Elementary
Alameda Elementary is a public elementary located in Downey, in the Downey Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 744 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 40.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2476th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is math proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 744.
There are 19 schools in Downey; Alameda Elementary ranks 9th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)84.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Alameda Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Alameda Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle
Downey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,240 students · 635 m away
Imperial Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–3
653 students · 1.1 km away
Warren (Earl) High
Downey · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,609 students · 1.2 km away
Ward (E. W.) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
543 students · 1.3 km away
Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
641 students · 1.6 km away
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
796 students · 1.7 km away
Downey High
Downey · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,051 students · 1.8 km away
Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
810 students · 1.9 km away
Old River Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
540 students · 2.3 km away
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–3
736 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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744 students
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744 students
Quail Run Elementary
San Ramon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
744 students
Fairmont Elementary
Sanger · Public elementary · Grades K–8
744 students
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology
Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–5
744 students
Twelve Bridges Elementary
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades K–5
744 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Alameda Elementary a good school?
Alameda Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 40.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2476 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Alameda Elementary rank in California?
Alameda Elementary ranks #2476 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #31429 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Alameda Elementary?
Alameda Elementary had 744 students in 2025.
Is Alameda Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Alameda Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Alameda Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Alameda Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.