Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary
Downey, CA · Downey Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-3 · Suburb, large
720th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 87%▲ Improving
7530 East Arnett St., Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3564NCES ID 061146001280Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary 720th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 87% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2015 to 87th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 161 students tested · no science: CA tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 3
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 691 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.9% | 89.6% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 6.0% | 4.3% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 3.5% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 1.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 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
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary
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ELA 47% ▼17 · Math 55% ▼20Compare - #3625Bell Gardens ElementaryMontebello Unified · 1.5 mi away3,625th of 5,659
ELA 33% ▼31 · Math 32% ▼43Compare - #1586Price (Maude) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.6 mi away1,586th of 5,659
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ELA 21% ▼43 · Math 18% ▼57Compare
What school district is Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary in?
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary is part of the Downey Unified district in Downey, California.
Is Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary 720th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 87% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary?
Hispanic 90%, White 4%, Asian 4%, Black 2% (691 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Williams (Spencer V.) 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.