Ward Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-3

8851 Adoree St, Downey, CA

Hollydale Neighborhood

Downey Unified School District

522 Students

B-

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Allison Box

Student Teacher Ratio
25:1

Math Proficiency
22%

Reading Proficiency
35%

B-

Academics

A-

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

35%

Math Proficiency

22%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

25:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

10.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Hispanic

91.8%

White

4.3%

Black

1.9%

Asian or Pacific Islander

Native American

<1%

Two or more races

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

9/7/2017

I would like to start by saying that i have never taken the time to post a review about a school before. But with my personal experience in ward elementary i just had to. I lived in downey for 6 years but i had to move to another area, but let me tell you about a very special teacher Mrs Rippel, my...

5.0 parent

6/22/2016

I had my son transfer from a Montessori school to Ward elementary. My nice attending Ward from kindergarten and I was very impressed by the teacher and parent communication, and the principal Ms.Box involvement with both parent and students. Its a small school and it provides comfort that each stude...

5.0 parent

4/10/2016

The teachers at Ward are very dedicated to each child's learning. Teachers have a great parent/teacher communication. The principal is always available to answer any concern and she motivates these kids like any great principal would. The office staff are super friendly & helpful. We have a great gr...

5.0 parent

1/14/2016

Ms. Box is an active & enthusiastic principal. So great with the kids. Mrs. Graves (Kindergarten) is a very traditional teacher & strict with the children for all the right reasons. Remember, the path of your child's education starts at the beginning & start it off right!

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Median Lot Size

5,662 Sq Ft

% Renters

36%

Household Income

$98,089

% of College Grads

16.7%

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