Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary

641 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gauldin 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 focuses on foundational skill-building in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating programs that encourage social-emotional development and student engagement.

The school is known for its active community and dedicated teaching staff, who strive to create a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students. By emphasizing character development and academic excellence, Gauldin Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Its location in a residential area of Downey allows it to serve as a neighborhood hub, promoting a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement.

641

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	554
Black	23
Asian	10
Two or More	3
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
554 (86.4%)
White
46 (7.2%)
Black
23 (3.6%)
Asian
10 (1.6%)
Two or More
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
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)904-3582
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	498
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 134

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 105