Rio Hondo Elementary

838 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rio Hondo Elementary School, located in Downey, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Downey Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes student achievement, character development, and academic excellence. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to equip students in grades TK through 5 with the essential skills, critical thinking abilities, and social-emotional tools necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core academic program, Rio Hondo Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and parent involvement, often hosting events and programs that bridge the gap between home and school life. The campus serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, promoting a culture of safety and collaboration. With a focus on preparing young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, the faculty and staff work to create a well-rounded experience that balances traditional classroom instruction with technology integration and enrichment opportunities.

838

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio Hondo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	759
Black	15
Asian	11
Two or More	3

Hispanic
759 (90.6%)
White
50 (6.0%)
Black
15 (1.8%)
Asian
11 (1.3%)
Two or More
3 (0.4%)

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)904-3568
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	838
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	584
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	108

* 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 162

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 163

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 136