Imperial Elementary vs Old River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imperial Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–3
653 students
Old River Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
540 students
| Measure | Imperial Elementary Downey, California | Old River Elementary Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1991 of 5,693 | #2579 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26289 of 50,301 | #32201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 653 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 30.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 46% |
| city | Downey | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imperial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 39.6).
- •Imperial Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Imperial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Imperial Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 80.7%).
- •Imperial Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 30.0).
- •Imperial Elementary is the larger school with 653 students compared with 540.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Imperial Elementary better than Old River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Imperial Elementary ranks higher (48.3 vs 39.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Imperial Elementary and Old River Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Downey and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imperial Elementary: 653. Old River Elementary: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imperial Elementary and Old River Elementary rank in California?
Imperial Elementary is 1991st of 5,693 and Old River Elementary is 2579th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).