Edward M. Downer Elementary
San Pablo, CA · West Contra Costa Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
5,440th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 4%▼ Declining
1231 18th St., San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 234-3851NCES ID 063255009184Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Edward M. Downer Elementary 5,440th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2015 to 4th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 248 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 405 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.7% | 89.1% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.5% | 5.4% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 4.0% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.2% | 1.0% | ▼ 11.2 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 $584K in zip 94806 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Edward M. Downer Elementary in?
Edward M. Downer Elementary is part of the West Contra Costa Unified district in San Pablo, California.
Is Edward M. Downer Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Edward M. Downer Elementary 5,440th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Edward M. Downer Elementary?
Hispanic 89%, Black 5%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 1% (405 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Edward M. Downer Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94806 is $584K 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.