Alameda Elementary

744 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alameda Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Downey, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Downey Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of 21st-century skills. The campus aims to prepare students for future success by balancing rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities, ensuring that children develop both intellectually and socially within a diverse community.

Beyond its academic programming, Alameda Elementary is known for being an integral part of the Downey community, focusing on strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school prioritizes a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and collaborative projects. By focusing on holistic development and providing resources to meet the varied needs of its student population, Alameda Elementary strives to build a foundation for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.

744

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alameda Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	663
Black	25
Asian	18
Two or More	4
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
663 (89.1%)
White
30 (4.0%)
Black
25 (3.4%)
Asian
18 (2.4%)
Two or More
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)904-3589
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	551
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 144

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 115