Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary
Downey, CA · Downey Unified · Grades K-3
720th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 87%▲ Improving
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary ranking
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.
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 161 students tested
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 691 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.9% | 89.6% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 3.9% | 4.3% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 3.5% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.4% | 1.9% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary
Typical home value $934K in zip 90241 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Old River ElementaryDowney Unified · 0.6 mi away1,873rd of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 45% - 7Rio Hondo ElementaryDowney Unified · 0.7 mi away2,062nd of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 46% - 3Garfield ElementaryMontebello Unified · 1.4 mi away4,271st of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 26% - 6Alameda ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.5 mi away2,340th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 43% - 7Garcia (John A.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.5 mi away1,865th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 55% - 4Bell Gardens ElementaryMontebello Unified · 1.5 mi away3,625th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 32% - 8Price (Maude) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.6 mi away1,586th of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 51% - 1Suva ElementaryMontebello Unified · 1.6 mi away5,135th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
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.