Old River Elementary

11995 Old River School Rd.
Downey, CA 90242

540 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Old River Elementary School is a public school located in the Downey Unified School District in Downey, California. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being. The campus focuses on providing a well-rounded education, often integrating modern technology and instructional practices to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Old River Elementary is known for being a hub of community engagement, maintaining strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to enhance the educational experience. The school frequently emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and goal-setting, striving to equip students with the foundational skills and confidence necessary to thrive as they transition into middle school. By balancing rigorous academics with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate both lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

540

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

30.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Old River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	484
Black	12
Asian	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
484 (89.6%)
White
33 (6.1%)
Black
12 (2.2%)
Asian
9 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)904-3561
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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

Grade 4 264

Grade 5 276