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PublicElementaryGrades K–3
8133 Imperial Hwy., Downey, CA 90242 · (562) 904-3578 · Part of Downey Unified School District
Downey’s School Grade B+ better than 68% of California school districts
Students
653
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
76%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–3
What stands out about Imperial Elementary
- Larger classes: 23 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 22.5% 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–3Imperial ElementaryYou are here
6–84 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
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8133 Imperial Hwy., Downey
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten232
Grade 1136
Grade 2159
Grade 3126
Enrollment over time
533’20
497’21
585’22
684’23
653’24
Up 22.5% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 89%White 6%Asian 3%Black 1%Two or more races <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Imperial Elementary from Downey families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.