Rio San Gabriel Elementary School

9338 Gotham St.
Downey, CA 90241
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 754 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rio San Gabriel Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 754 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rio San Gabriel Elementary School's student population of 754 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
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Total Students
754 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Rio San Gabriel Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio San Gabriel Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3080 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
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46%
34%
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49%
47%
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25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
86%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
8%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.26
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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rio San Gabriel Elementary School's ranking?
Rio San Gabriel Elementary School is ranked #3080 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rio San Gabriel Elementary School often compared to?
Rio San Gabriel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gallatin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rio San Gabriel Elementary School?
754 students attend Rio San Gabriel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Rio San Gabriel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rio San Gabriel Elementary School?
Rio San Gabriel Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rio San Gabriel Elementary School offer ?
Rio San Gabriel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rio San Gabriel Elementary School part of?
Rio San Gabriel Elementary School is part of Downey Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 754 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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