Old River Elementary
Downey, CA · Downey Unified · Grades 4-5
1,873rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 67%· Stable
Old River Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Old River Elementary 1,873rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 67% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2015 to 67th in 2025.
Old River Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 544 students tested
Old River Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 589 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.0% | 89.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 5.0% | 5.4% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.6% | 2.2% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Old River Elementary
Typical home value $825K in zip 90242 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Old River Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Williams (Spencer V.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 0.6 mi away720th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 75% - 7Garcia (John A.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.1 mi away1,865th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 55% - 7Rio Hondo ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.3 mi away2,062nd of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 46% - 6Alameda ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.4 mi away2,340th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 43% - 5Tweedy ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.6 mi away3,100th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 37% - 4Bell Gardens ElementaryMontebello Unified · 1.6 mi away3,625th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 32% - 2Lugo ElementaryLynwood Unified · 1.7 mi away4,947th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 18% - 3Garfield ElementaryMontebello Unified · 1.8 mi away4,271st of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Old River Elementary in?
Old River Elementary is part of the Downey Unified district in Downey, California.
Is Old River Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Old River Elementary 1,873rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 67% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Old River Elementary?
Hispanic 90%, White 5%, Black 2%, Asian 2% (589 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Old River 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.