Gallatin Elementary

768 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gallatin Elementary School, located at 9513 Brookshire Ave. in Downey, California, is a public school serving students in the Downey Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a positive learning environment that emphasizes the development of the whole child. With a focus on foundational skills in core subjects, Gallatin provides a structured, supportive atmosphere aimed at preparing its elementary students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is highly regarded within the Downey community for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which are central to its operational philosophy. Beyond its standard curriculum, Gallatin often incorporates various extracurricular and support programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing collaborative communication between educators, families, and the local community, the school strives to maintain a safe, inclusive culture that encourages both academic success and personal growth for all its students.

768

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gallatin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	636
Black	15
Asian	33
Two or More	5
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
636 (82.8 %)
White
74 (9.6 %)
Asian
33 (4.3 %)
Black
15 (2.0 %)
Two or More
5 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)904-3583
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* 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 156

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 141