Alameda Elementary
Downey, CA · Downey Unified · Grades K-5
2,340th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 59%· Stable
Alameda Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Alameda Elementary 2,340th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 59% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2015 to 59th in 2025.
Alameda Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 358 students tested
Alameda Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 757 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.0% | 88.5% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 5.9% | 4.5% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 3.2% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.3% | 2.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Alameda Elementary
Typical home value $825K in zip 90242 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Alameda Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Garcia (John A.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 0.8 mi away1,865th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 55% - 6Ward (E. W.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 0.8 mi away2,580th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 38% - 5Gauldin (A.L.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1 mi away3,278th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 34% - 7Carpenter (C. C.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.1 mi away2,078th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 44% - 8Lewis (Ed C.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.2 mi away1,360th of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 56% - 7Old River ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.4 mi away1,873rd of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 45% - 3Theodore RooseveltParamount Unified · 1.5 mi away4,379th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 23% - 9Williams (Spencer V.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.5 mi away720th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 75%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Alameda Elementary in?
Alameda Elementary is part of the Downey Unified district in Downey, California.
Is Alameda Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Alameda Elementary 2,340th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 59% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Alameda Elementary?
Hispanic 89%, White 5%, Black 3%, Asian 3% (757 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Alameda Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90242 is $825K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.