Old River Elementary vs Warren (Earl) High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old River Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
540 students
Warren (Earl) High
Downey · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,609 students
| Measure | Old River Elementary Downey, California | Warren (Earl) High Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2579 of 5,693 | #867 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #32201 of 50,301 | #13518 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 540 | 3,609 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 3,609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 30.0 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| city | Downey | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 29.2).
- •Old River Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Old River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Warren (Earl) High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.8% vs 80.7%).
- •Warren (Earl) High does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 30.0).
- •Warren (Earl) High is the larger school with 3,609 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 Old River Elementary better than Warren (Earl) High?
On the Success Index (US), Old River Elementary ranks higher (39.6 vs 29.2 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 Old River Elementary and Warren (Earl) High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Downey and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old River Elementary: 540. Warren (Earl) High: 3,609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old River Elementary and Warren (Earl) High rank in California?
Old River Elementary is 2579th of 5,693 and Warren (Earl) High is 867th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).