Old River Elementary vs Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 988 m 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
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–3
736 students
| Measure | Old River Elementary Downey, California | Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2579 of 5,693 | #2499 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32201 of 50,301 | #31632 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 540 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 30.0 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| city | Downey | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.6 vs 40.5).
- •Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Old River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 80.7%).
- •Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 30.0).
- •Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary is the larger school with 736 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 Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Old River Elementary and Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary?
About 988 m in a straight line, between Downey and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old River Elementary: 540. Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old River Elementary and Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary rank in California?
Old River Elementary is 2579th of 5,693 and Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary is 2499th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).