Rio Hondo Elementary vs Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–3
736 students
| Measure | Rio Hondo Elementary Downey, California | Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3102 of 5,693 | #2499 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36877 of 50,301 | #31632 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 838 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 838 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| city | Downey | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 32.6).
- •Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 82.6%).
- •Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 23.3).
- •Rio Hondo Elementary is the larger school with 838 students compared with 736.
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 Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary ranks higher (40.5 vs 32.6 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 Rio Hondo Elementary and Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Downey and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Hondo Elementary: 838. Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Hondo Elementary and Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary rank in California?
Rio Hondo Elementary is 3102nd of 5,693 and Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary is 2499th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).