Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary
Downey, CA · Downey Unified · Grades K-5
3,278th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 42%▼ Declining
Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary 3,278th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 42% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2015 to 42th in 2025 — declining.
Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 310 students tested
Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 636 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.0% | 85.4% | ▼ 4.6 pts | |
| White | 3.5% | 6.6% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Black | 4.6% | 5.0% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary
Typical home value $825K in zip 90242 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Lewis (Ed C.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 0.8 mi away1,360th of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 56% - 6Alameda ElementaryDowney Unified · 1 mi away2,340th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 43% - 7Carpenter (C. C.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.1 mi away2,078th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 44% - 7Studebaker ElementaryLittle Lake City Elementary · 1.1 mi away1,732nd of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 48% - –Pace (Lynn L.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.2 mi away
- 4New River ElementaryNorwalk-La Mirada Unified · 1.3 mi away3,819th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 27% - 6Ward (E. W.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.3 mi away2,580th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 38% - 7Rio San Gabriel ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.3 mi away1,913th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary in?
Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary is part of the Downey Unified district in Downey, California.
Is Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary 3,278th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary?
Hispanic 85%, White 7%, Black 5%, Asian 2% (636 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gauldin (A.L.) 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.