Ward (E. W.) Elementary
Downey, CA · Downey Unified · Grades K-5
2,580th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 54%▼ Declining
Ward (E. W.) Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ward (E. W.) Elementary 2,580th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 54% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2015 to 54th in 2025 — declining.
Ward (E. W.) Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 269 students tested
Ward (E. W.) Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 625 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.1% | 88.8% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| White | 1.8% | 5.6% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.4% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.9% | 1.6% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Ward (E. W.) Elementary
Typical home value $825K in zip 90242 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ward (E. W.) Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Carpenter (C. C.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 0.6 mi away2,078th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 44% - 7Garcia (John A.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 0.7 mi away1,865th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 55% - 6Alameda ElementaryDowney Unified · 0.8 mi away2,340th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 43% - 3Theodore RooseveltParamount Unified · 0.8 mi away4,379th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 23% - 8Lewis (Ed C.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1 mi away1,360th of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 56% - 4Harry Wirtz ElementaryParamount Unified · 1.1 mi away3,957th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 23% - –Pace (Lynn L.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.1 mi away
- 7Albert Baxter ElementaryBellflower Unified · 1.2 mi away2,141st of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ward (E. W.) Elementary in?
Ward (E. W.) Elementary is part of the Downey Unified district in Downey, California.
Is Ward (E. W.) Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ward (E. W.) Elementary 2,580th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 54% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ward (E. W.) Elementary?
Hispanic 89%, White 6%, Asian 2%, Black 2% (625 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ward (E. W.) 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.