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Rio San Gabriel Elementary

Downey Unified · Los Angeles County · 9338 Gotham Street, Downey, CA 90241-2925

(562) 904-3567

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7/10
#1983
Rank 1983 out of 5,722
Top 35%
English Language Arts7/10 · #1790 · 69th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1870 · 67th percentile
Science6/10 · #2692 · 52nd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Rio San Gabriel Elementary sits in Downey, a tight-knit suburban city in southeast Los Angeles County that has long prided itself on its stable neighborhoods and strong sense of community. The school performs solidly above the state midpoint in English and math, making it a reliable choice for families planting roots in the area. It tends to attract parents who value a neighborhood school feel with consistent academics — the kind of place where kids walk to school and teachers know families by name.

Student Demographics

355 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
312 (88%)
White
20 (6%)
Asian
9 (3%)
African American
7 (2%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners49 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged266 (75%)
Students with Disabilities60 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

747
Enrollment
30
Teachers (FTE)
24.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22.6
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 · #2361 · 61st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found