Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
9439 East Foster Rd., Downey, CA 90242 · (562) 904-3588 · Part of Downey Unified School District
Downey’s School Grade B+ better than 68% of California school districts
Students
796
Students per teacher
27:1
Free or reduced lunch
53%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary
- Larger classes: 27 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 177.4% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Downey kids: 4 middle schools
On the path
Where Downey kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–5Carpenter (C. C.) ElementaryYou are here
6–84 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗9439 East Foster Rd., Downey
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten226
Grade 1108
Grade 2106
Grade 3135
Grade 4118
Grade 5103
Enrollment over time
287’20
412’21
522’22
642’23
796’24
Up 177.4% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 89%White 6%Black 2%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary from Downey families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.