Rio Hondo Elementary vs Warren (Earl) High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Hondo Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
838 students
Warren (Earl) High
Downey · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,609 students
| Measure | Rio Hondo Elementary Downey, California | Warren (Earl) High Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3102 of 5,693 | #867 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #36877 of 50,301 | #13518 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 838 | 3,609 |
| Enrollment | 838 | 3,609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| city | Downey | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Hondo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 29.2).
- •Rio Hondo Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Warren (Earl) High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Warren (Earl) High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.8% vs 82.6%).
- •Rio Hondo Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 24.4).
- •Warren (Earl) High is the larger school with 3,609 students compared with 838.
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 Rio Hondo Elementary better than Warren (Earl) High?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Hondo Elementary ranks higher (32.6 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 Rio Hondo Elementary and Warren (Earl) High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Downey and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Hondo Elementary: 838. Warren (Earl) High: 3,609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Hondo Elementary and Warren (Earl) High rank in California?
Rio Hondo Elementary is 3102nd of 5,693 and Warren (Earl) High is 867th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).