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Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary

Downey Unified · Los Angeles County · 9724 Spry Street, Downey, CA 90242-3110

(562) 904-3582

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5/10
#3191
Rank 3191 out of 5,722
Top 56%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3459 · 40th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3172 · 45th percentile
Science6/10 · #2783 · 50th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Gauldin Elementary sits in Downey, a working-class suburb in southeast Los Angeles County that has a strong sense of community pride and a long history as a family-friendly city. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with solid science scores that suggest students are getting hands-on learning alongside the core curriculum. Families looking for a neighborhood school with a stable, community-rooted feel — rather than a highly competitive environment — will likely find Gauldin a comfortable fit.

Student Demographics

306 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
265 (87%)
White
17 (6%)
African American
14 (5%)
Other
10 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners80 (26%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged277 (91%)
Students with Disabilities86 (28%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

641
Enrollment
31
Teachers (FTE)
20.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.6
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 · #1975 · 67th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found