At a glance
Reported students
747
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
757
Rio San Gabriel Elementary: 747 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
25.8:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 708
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.8:1
What the reported data says about Rio San Gabriel Elementary
Rio San Gabriel Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Downey. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Downey Unified. NCES reports 747 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.8:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (85.3%) and White (8%). English learners represent 12.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rio San Gabriel Elementary
- 1How do the reported 25.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.24
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8%
- Hispanic85.3%
- Black1.7%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Downey Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Alameda Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
744 reported students
Price (Maude) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
757 reported students
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
736 reported students
Gallatin Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
788 reported students
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
796 reported students
Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
810 reported students
Public schools near Rio San Gabriel Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studebaker Elementary Elementary · Little Lake City Elementary | KG–05 | 394 | 1.1 mi |
| Gallatin Elementary Elementary · Downey Unified | KG–05 | 788 | 1.3 mi |
| Unsworth (Edith) Elementary Elementary · Downey Unified | KG–05 | 633 | 1.3 mi |
| Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary Elementary · Downey Unified | KG–05 | 641 | 1.3 mi |
| Lakeview Elementary Elementary · Little Lake City Elementary | KG–05 | 457 | 1.4 mi |
| Alameda Elementary Elementary · Downey Unified | KG–05 | 744 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rio San Gabriel Elementary
What grades does Rio San Gabriel Elementary serve?
Rio San Gabriel Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Downey Unified.
How many students attend Rio San Gabriel Elementary?
Rio San Gabriel Elementary reported 747 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 708 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rio San Gabriel Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 25.8:1, based on 747 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rio San Gabriel Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rio San Gabriel Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Downey Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rio San Gabriel Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rio San Gabriel Elementary in?
Rio San Gabriel Elementary is part of Downey Unified, based in Downey, CA, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rio San Gabriel Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Studebaker Elementary (1.1 mi), Gallatin Elementary (1.3 mi), Unsworth (Edith) Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.