PRICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Price Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Downey Unified school district, located in Downey, CA with about 833 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 33 teachers, Price Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

Price Elementary School, located in Downey, California, is a public school serving students in the Downey Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. By leveraging a balanced curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic focus, Price Elementary serves as an integral part of the Downey community. The school places a high priority on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, ensuring that every child receives the individualized attention necessary to thrive. Through various extracurricular activities and a dedicated teaching staff, the school strives to create a safe, engaging campus culture where students are empowered to reach their full potential and become responsible, contributing members of society.

For more information, contact Price Elementary at (562) 904-3575 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9525 S. Tweedy Ln.
Downey, CA 90240-3138
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PRICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Downey, CA with about 833 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Downey Unified
Total Students:
833
Teachers:
33
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
4th Grade
5th 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 833 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PRICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
92.7%
White
3.0%
Asian
2.2%
Black or African American
1.4%
Two or more races
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.