Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary
Downey, CA · Downey Unified · Grades K-5
2,078th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 63%▲ Improving
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary 2,078th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 63% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 34th in 2015 to 63th in 2025 — improving.
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 343 students tested
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 642 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.4% | 87.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 4.4% | 7.3% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Black | 4.6% | 2.5% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.7% | 0.5% | ▼ 2.2 pts |
Homes near Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary
Typical home value $825K in zip 90242 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Lewis (Ed C.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 0.4 mi away1,360th of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 56% - –Pace (Lynn L.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 0.5 mi away
- 6Ward (E. W.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 0.6 mi away2,580th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 38% - 7Albert Baxter ElementaryBellflower Unified · 0.9 mi away2,141st of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 50% - 5Gauldin (A.L.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.1 mi away3,278th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 34% - 6Alameda ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.1 mi away2,340th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 43% - 6Ernie Pyle ElementaryBellflower Unified · 1.2 mi away2,481st of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 42% - 4Harry Wirtz ElementaryParamount Unified · 1.2 mi away3,957th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary in?
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary is part of the Downey Unified district in Downey, California.
Is Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary 2,078th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary?
Hispanic 88%, White 7%, Black 3%, Two or more races 2% (642 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Carpenter (C. C.) 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.