Rio Hondo Elementary School

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Rio Hondo Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

7731 Muller St, Downey, CA

Downey Unified School District

745 Students

B+

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Lisa Rawlings

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1

Math Proficiency
46%

Reading Proficiency
51%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

51%

Math Proficiency

46%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 23:1 Teachers 36	Full Time Teachers 36
Teachers in First or Second Year 8.8%

Test Scores

Equity

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Student Diversity

Female 50.7%	Male 49.3%
Hispanic 90.6%	White 6%
Black 1.8%	Asian 1%
Two or more races <1%	Filipino <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

8/14/2025

So, on the first day of school (8/14/25), we got there 5 minutes late because of traffic and nowhere to park. When we finally arrived, there was this long line of like 20-30 parents outside the locked gated entrance. I asked one of the staff why dropping kids off had to be so complicated. She said t...

2.0 parent

10/24/2024

The staff from the front office have the worst attitude.

5.0 parent

4/14/2015

I love Rio Hondo. The new principal is doing a wonderful job. Ms. Roddy is an amazing teacher!!!

5.0 teacher

6/21/2014

I have taught at RIo Hondo for over 20 years. I love my school, my staff and the parents. I look forward to change this next year and hope to see our rating skyrocket!

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Downey High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Warren High School

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California Los Angeles County Downey 90241

Rio Hondo Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Downey, CA and is served by the Downey Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 745 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Rio Hondo Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Downey High School, Warren High School, Legacy High School Complex, and more. Learn more about what Downey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rio Hondo Elementary School.

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