Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary

522 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Carpenter Elementary School is a public K-5 institution located in Downey, California, operating under the jurisdiction of the Downey Unified School District. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational academic environment, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its student body. It is situated in a residential area of Downey, serving as a neighborhood hub for families seeking elementary education within the district.

Beyond its academic program, Carpenter Elementary is known for being part of a district that emphasizes student development, parental involvement, and school-wide initiatives to enhance learning outcomes. As with other schools in the Downey Unified system, the campus typically offers various resources to support student well-being and enrichment. For parents or prospective residents, the school is recognized as a staple of the local educational landscape, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing structured, accessible public schooling.

522

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	466
Black	16
Asian	3
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
466 (89.4 %)
White
31 (6.0 %)
Black
16 (3.1 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Downey Unified
Phone:	(562)904-3588
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	111

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 152

Grade 1 138

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 101