Rio Hondo Elementary
Downey, CA · Downey Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
2,062nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 64%▲ Improving
7731 East Muller St., Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3568NCES ID 061146001273Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Rio Hondo Elementary 2,062nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 64% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2015 to 64th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 428 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 859 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.2% | 90.6% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| White | 6.8% | 5.5% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.4% | 2.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.3% | 1.4% | ▼ 1.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. 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 $934K in zip 90241 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Rio Hondo Elementary in?
Rio Hondo Elementary is part of the Downey Unified district in Downey, California.
Is Rio Hondo Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rio Hondo Elementary 2,062nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 64% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rio Hondo Elementary?
Hispanic 91%, White 6%, Black 2%, Asian 1% (859 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rio Hondo Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90241 is $934K 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.