Rio San Gabriel Elementary

747 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rio San Gabriel Elementary, located in Downey, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK–5 within the Downey Unified School District. The school is recognized for fostering a supportive academic environment that prioritizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. It places a strong emphasis on preparing young learners for success in higher grades by balancing rigorous classroom instruction with various enrichment opportunities, aiming to cultivate both personal growth and community responsibility in its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Rio San Gabriel Elementary is known for its active school community and commitment to inclusivity. The campus environment is designed to be welcoming and safe, with an emphasis on collaboration between teachers, staff, and parents to support student achievement. By maintaining high expectations and providing a structured, nurturing atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in the Downey community by helping to build a solid educational foundation for its diverse population of neighborhood children.

747

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio San Gabriel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	637
Black	13
Asian	22
Two or More	9
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
637 (85.3%)
White
60 (8.0%)
Asian
22 (2.9%)
Black
13 (1.7%)
Two or More
9 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)
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)904-3567
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	747
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	445
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	98

* 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 97

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 131