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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-2

Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary

Downey Unified · Los Angeles County · 9439 East Foster Road, Downey, CA 90242-4835

(562) 904-3588

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7/10
#1972
Rank 1972 out of 5,722
Top 34%
English Language Arts7/10 · #2048 · 64th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1817 · 68th percentile
Science7/10 · #2209 · 61st percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Carpenter Elementary sits in Downey, a tight-knit suburban community in southeast LA County that feels refreshingly grounded compared to its busier neighbors. As a K-2 school, it's entirely focused on those crucial early years, and its solid performance across English, math, and science suggests kids are building strong foundations from the start. Families who value a community-minded suburb with good local roots — and want their youngest learners in a focused, early-elementary environment — will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

343 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
317 (92%)
White
16 (5%)
African American
7 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners80 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged214 (62%)
Students with Disabilities30 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

796
Enrollment
29.6
Teachers (FTE)
26.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
26.6
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 Programs7/10 · #2230 · 63rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found