Ward (E. W.) Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
8851 East Adoree St., Downey, CA 90242 · (562) 904-3591 · Part of Downey Unified School District
Downey’s School Grade B+ better than 68% of California school districts
Students
543
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
87%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Ward (E. W.) Elementary
- Larger classes: 23 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 12.7% 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–5Ward (E. W.) ElementaryYou are here
6–84 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗8851 East Adoree St., Downey
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten132
Grade 163
Grade 276
Grade 385
Grade 4101
Grade 586
Enrollment over time
622’20
522’21
576’22
625’23
543’24
Down 12.7% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 87%White 6%Asian 3%Black 1%Two or more races <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 Ward (E. W.) Elementary from Downey families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.