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Alameda Elementary

Downey Unified · Los Angeles County · 8613 East Alameda Street, Downey, CA 90242-2620

(562) 904-3589

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6/10
#2395
Rank 2395 out of 5,722
Top 42%
English Language Arts7/10 · #2174 · 62nd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2427 · 58th percentile
Science5/10 · #2925 · 48th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Alameda Elementary sits in Downey, a solid working-class suburb in southeast LA County that tends to fly under the radar compared to its trendier neighbors — but families here are deeply rooted and proud of their community. The school lands comfortably in the middle of the pack statewide, with English scores as its strongest suit, making it a reasonable fit for families looking for a steady, no-frills public school experience. Downey itself has good bones — walkable neighborhoods, a historic main street, and a genuinely local feel — and Alameda reflects that same down-to-earth character.

Student Demographics

343 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
309 (90%)
African American
14 (4%)
White
10 (3%)
Asian
6 (2%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners81 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged296 (86%)
Students with Disabilities64 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

744
Enrollment
41.4
Teachers (FTE)
18:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #2535 · 58th percentile

132 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found