Ward (E. W.) Elementary

Public K-5

 8851 E. Adoree St.
       Downey, CA  90242-4501


(562) 904-3591

District: Downey Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3410th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,147 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  25.0 Help
Number of students:  576

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.8%
White:
4.3%
African American:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.7% Help


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Compare Details Ward (E. W.) Elementary ranks worse than 58.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 9th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Downey Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.8%), White (4.3%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ward (E. W.) Elementary is 25. 6 elementary schools in the Downey Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ward (E. W.) Elementary is $15,147, which is the 2nd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Downey Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ward (E. W.) Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ward (E. W.) Elementary 3410th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Ward (E. W.) Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Downey Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Downey Unified 594th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ward (E. W.) Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ward (E. W.) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.57 3903rd 5883 33.7%
2023 36.23 3402nd 5848 41.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ward (E. W.) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.02 1465th 3311 55.8%
2023 58.10 853rd 3240 73.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ward (E. W.) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.99 1332nd 2416 44.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ward (E. W.) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.47 2967th 5264 43.6%
2023 47.88 2502nd 5355 53.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ward (E. W.) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.67 4151st 5635 26.3%
2023 36.64 3239th 5595 42.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ward (E. W.) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.01 1540th 2227 30.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ward (E. W.) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.89 3382nd 5663 40.3%
2023 36.10 3315th 5627 41.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ward (E. W.) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.38 2799th 5084 44.9%
2023 50.22 2211th 5079 56.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ward (E. W.) Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 275 3 16 204 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1989 211 22 52 285 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1990 203 23 33 287 7 n/a n/a 0 553
1991 193 28 46 330 1 n/a n/a 0 598
1992 216 31 49 344 1 n/a n/a 0 641
1993 187 46 50 370 5 n/a n/a 0 658
1994 181 51 60 402 3 n/a n/a 0 697
1995 153 38 63 515 2 n/a n/a 0 771
1996 153 38 63 515 2 n/a n/a 0 771
1997 128 27 50 528 2 n/a n/a 0 735
1998 124 33 37 566 5 n/a n/a 0 765
1999 108 34 33 616 6 n/a n/a 0 797
2000 62 30 17 420 3 n/a n/a 0 532
2001 42 14 14 413 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2002 29 11 10 449 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2003 29 11 10 449 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2004 27 11 5 456 0 n/a n/a 1 500
2005 30 10 9 415 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2006 27 16 8 475 0 n/a n/a 5 531
2007 24 17 4 453 1 n/a n/a 5 504
2008 14 15 7 431 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2009 13 20 8 434 1 2 11 0 489
2010 12 18 10 405 1 3 1 0 450
2011 12 16 10 439 0 2 1 0 480
2012 16 16 9 424 0 1 2 0 468
2013 10 19 5 417 1 0 1 0 453
2014 8 13 4 418 1 0 0 0 444
2015 5 8 8 423 4 2 1 0 451
2016 6 8 11 420 2 2 3 0 452
2017 6 7 7 412 2 1 3 0 438
2018 7 7 7 391 1 1 2 0 416
2019 6 7 9 434 1 0 1 0 458
2020 5 10 11 497 1 0 0 0 524
2021 15 11 13 581 1 0 1 0 622
2022 23 11 7 479 1 0 1 0 522
2023 25 11 6 529 2 1 2 0 576

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ward (E. W.) Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 498 20.0 24.9 n/a
1989 570 22.0 25.9 n/a
1990 553 23.0 24.0 n/a
1991 598 24.0 24.9 n/a
1992 641 24.4 26.2 54.6
1993 658 24.0 27.4 50.3
1994 697 25.0 27.9 63.3
1995 771 29.0 26.6 67.1
1996 771 29.0 26.6 67.1
1997 735 30.0 24.5 71.4
1998 765 31.0 24.7 70.5
1999 797 30.0 26.6 44.8
2000 532 27.6 19.3 66.5
2001 483 26.0 18.6 79.3
2002 499 28.0 17.8 75.6
2003 499 28.0 17.8 75.6
2004 500 26.1 19.2 74.7
2005 464 25.4 18.3 77.8
2006 531 27.4 19.4 73.6
2007 504 26.4 19.1 75.6
2008 468 27.8 16.8 72
2009 489 27.5 15.8 77.7
2010 450 28.0 16.0 84.4
2011 480 n/a n/a 75.2
2012 468 18.5 25.2 n/a
2013 453 17.0 26.6 80.6
2014 444 17.0 26.1 81.3
2015 451 19.0 23.7 81.8
2016 452 18.0 25.1 79.2
2017 438 18.0 24.3 81.1
2018 416 18.0 23.1 82.2
2019 458 20.0 22.9 77.9
2020 524 n/a n/a 80.3
2021 622 26.0 23.9 73.8
2022 522 22.0 23.7 79.1
2023 576 23.0 25.0 80.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ward (E. W.) Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 498 20.0 24.9 n/a
1989 570 22.0 25.9 n/a
1990 553 23.0 24.0 n/a
1991 598 24.0 24.9 n/a
1992 641 24.4 26.2 54.6
1993 658 24.0 27.4 50.3
1994 697 25.0 27.9 63.3
1995 771 29.0 26.6 67.1
1996 771 29.0 26.6 67.1
1997 735 30.0 24.5 71.4
1998 765 31.0 24.7 70.5
1999 797 30.0 26.6 44.8
2000 532 27.6 19.3 66.5
2001 483 26.0 18.6 79.3
2002 499 28.0 17.8 75.6
2003 499 28.0 17.8 75.6
2004 500 26.1 19.2 74.7
2005 464 25.4 18.3 77.8
2006 531 27.4 19.4 73.6
2007 504 26.4 19.1 75.6
2008 468 27.8 16.8 72
2009 489 27.5 15.8 77.7
2010 450 28.0 16.0 84.4
2011 480 n/a n/a 75.2
2012 468 18.5 25.2 n/a
2013 453 17.0 26.6 80.6
2014 444 17.0 26.1 81.3
2015 451 19.0 23.7 81.8
2016 452 18.0 25.1 79.2
2017 438 18.0 24.3 81.1
2018 416 18.0 23.1 82.2
2019 458 20.0 22.9 77.9
2020 524 n/a n/a 80.3
2021 622 26.0 23.9 73.8
2022 522 22.0 23.7 79.1
2023 576 23.0 25.0 80.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Ward (E. W.) Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201394.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%96.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%98.0%
201497.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%99.0%98.0%100.0%99.0%98.0%
201594.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%94.0%
201692.0%0.0%0.0%8.0%93.0%92.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
201897.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202094.7%0.0%5.3%97.4%96.5%97.4%97.4%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ward (E. W.) Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,147

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ward (E. W.) Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ward (E. W.) Elementary)63.633.3
 30.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Downey Unified)54.349.6
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ward (E. W.) Elementary)61.740.7
 20.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Downey Unified)57.350.9
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students458576
 25.8%
African American711
 57.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic434529
 21.9%
Pacific Islander01
White625
 316.7%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.9%80.7%
 2.8%


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Ward (E. W.) Elementary ranks 3410th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 576 students attended Ward (E. W.) Elementary.

Students at Ward (E. W.) Elementary are 92% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% African American, 1% Asian.


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