Old River Elementary
Downey, CA · Downey Unified
Regular public school · Grades 4-5 · Suburb, large
1,873rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 67%· Stable
11995 Old River School Rd., Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3561NCES ID 061146007107Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 544 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 589 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1997, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.4% | 89.6% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| White | 7.2% | 5.4% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1997. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $825K in zip 90242 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Old River Elementary
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ELA 64% ▲8 · Math 75% ▲30Compare - #1865Garcia (John A.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.1 mi away1,865th of 5,659
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ELA 51% ▼5 · Math 46% ▲1Compare - #2340Alameda ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.4 mi away2,340th of 5,659
ELA 48% ▼8 · Math 43% ▼2Compare - #3100Tweedy ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.6 mi away3,100th of 5,659
ELA 37% ▼19 · Math 37% ▼8Compare - #3625Bell Gardens ElementaryMontebello Unified · 1.6 mi away3,625th of 5,659
ELA 33% ▼23 · Math 32% ▼13Compare - #4947Lugo ElementaryLynwood Unified · 1.7 mi away4,947th of 5,659
ELA 25% ▼31 · Math 18% ▼27Compare - #4271Garfield ElementaryMontebello Unified · 1.8 mi away4,271st of 5,659
ELA 30% ▼26 · Math 26% ▼19Compare
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.