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+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Lisa Rawlings

Student Teacher Ratio
25:1

Math Proficiency
36%

Reading Proficiency
47%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

47%

Math Proficiency

36%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

25:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

8.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Hispanic

90.6%

White

Black

1.8%

Asian

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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9th to 12th
Public

A-

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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 25:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% 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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