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Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–3
Downey, California · Downey Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students736
Student:Teacher23.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo
Williams (Spencer V.)
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
736
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
76%+11pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–3
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–3 in Downey, California. The school enrolls 736 students. It is part of the Downey Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–3
DistrictDowney Unified
County6037
CityDowney
ZIP90241
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061146001280

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment736
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino88.5%
Black / African American2.6%
Asian2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
88.5%
Black
2.6%
Asian
2.0%
Two+
1.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)