OLD RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Old River Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Downey Unified school district, located in Downey, CA with about 711 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade 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 23 teachers, Old River Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. 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.
Old River Elementary School is a public school located in the Downey Unified School District in Downey, California. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being. The campus focuses on providing a well-rounded education, often integrating modern technology and instructional practices to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond its core curriculum, Old River Elementary is known for being a hub of community engagement, maintaining strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to enhance the educational experience. The school frequently emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and goal-setting, striving to equip students with the foundational skills and confidence necessary to thrive as they transition into middle school. By balancing rigorous academics with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate both lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
For more information, contact Old River Elementary at (562) 904-3561 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Downey, CA 90242-2155
(562) 904-3561
OLD RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Downey, CA with about 711 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Downey Unified
- Total Students:
- 711
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 711 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OLD RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 91.0%
- White
- 4.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.