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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-6

Edward M. Downer Elementary

West Contra Costa Unified · Contra Costa County · 1231 18th Street, San Pablo, CA 94806-4731

(510) 234-3851

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1/10
#5655
Rank 5655 out of 5,722
Top 99%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5677 · 1st percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5580 · 2nd percentile
Science1/10 · #5403 · 4th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

San Pablo is a small, tight-knit city tucked between Richmond and Hercules in the East Bay, where longtime families and newer arrivals share a strong sense of neighborhood pride. Downer Elementary serves this community within West Contra Costa Unified, a large district that has been working through significant academic challenges across many of its schools. Families in the area who are weighing their options may want to explore additional academic support resources, enrichment programs outside of school, or the district's school choice offerings to find the best fit for their child.

Student Demographics

224 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
200 (89%)
African American
14 (6%)
Asian
4 (2%)
Other
6 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners146 (65%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged217 (97%)
Students with Disabilities48 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

388
Enrollment
19.1
Teachers (FTE)
20.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.5
Administrators (FTE)
25.4
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 · #2177 · 64th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found