ALAMEDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Alameda Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Downey Unified school district, located in Downey, CA with about 611 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Alameda Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Alameda Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Downey, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Downey Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of 21st-century skills. The campus aims to prepare students for future success by balancing rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities, ensuring that children develop both intellectually and socially within a diverse community.

Beyond its academic programming, Alameda Elementary is known for being an integral part of the Downey community, focusing on strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school prioritizes a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and collaborative projects. By focusing on holistic development and providing resources to meet the varied needs of its student population, Alameda Elementary strives to build a foundation for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.

For more information, contact Alameda Elementary at (562) 904-3589 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8613 E. Alameda St.
Downey, CA 90242-2620
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ALAMEDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Downey, CA with about 611 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Downey Unified
Total Students:
611
Teachers:
26
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 611 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALAMEDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
89.4%
Asian
3.6%
White
3.1%
Black or African American
2.0%
Two or more races
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.