UNSWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Unsworth Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Downey Unified school district, located in Downey, CA with about 694 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 28 teachers, Unsworth Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Unsworth Elementary School is a public school located in Downey, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. As part of the Downey Unified School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The campus serves a diverse student population and places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy, mathematics, and character development to ensure students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic program, Unsworth Elementary is known for its active school community and dedicated teaching staff who prioritize student engagement. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to enrich the educational experience, such as arts, physical education, and technology integration. With a focus on home-school communication, Unsworth strives to maintain a collaborative partnership with parents and the local Downey community to promote student success both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Unsworth Elementary at (562) 904-3576 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9001 Lindsey Ave.
Downey, CA 90240-2419
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UNSWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Downey, CA with about 694 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Downey Unified
Total Students:
694
Teachers:
28
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 694 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending UNSWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
91.4%
White
3.9%
Black or African American
2.4%
Asian
1.6%
Two or more races
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.