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Old River Elementary School

11995 Old River Sch Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 657 students in grades 4-5, Old River Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Old River Elementary School's student population of 657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
657 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Old River Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old River Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3519 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Old River Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Old River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Old River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Old River Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Old River Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Old River Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
90%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Old River Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Old River Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Old River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Old River Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Old River Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Old River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Old River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old River Elementary School's ranking?
Old River Elementary School is ranked #3519 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Old River Elementary School often compared to?
Old River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sheridan Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Old River Elementary School?
657 students attend Old River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Old River Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old River Elementary School?
Old River Elementary School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Old River Elementary School offer ?
Old River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Old River Elementary School part of?
Old River Elementary School is part of Downey Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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