Imperial Elementary vs Ward (E. W.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Ward (E. W.) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
543 students
| Measure | Imperial Elementary Downey, California | Ward (E. W.) Elementary Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1991 of 5,693 | #1895 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26289 of 50,301 | #25137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 653 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Downey | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ward (E. W.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 48.3).
- •Ward (E. W.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Ward (E. W.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Imperial Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 87.3%).
- •Ward (E. W.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.3).
- •Imperial Elementary is the larger school with 653 students compared with 543.
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 Ward (E. W.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ward (E. W.) Elementary ranks higher (50.1 vs 48.3 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 Ward (E. W.) Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Downey and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imperial Elementary: 653. Ward (E. W.) Elementary: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imperial Elementary and Ward (E. W.) Elementary rank in California?
Imperial Elementary is 1991st of 5,693 and Ward (E. W.) Elementary is 1895th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).