Edward M. Downer Elementary

Public K-6

 1231 18th St.
       San Pablo, CA  94806-4731


(510) 234-3851

District: West Contra Costa Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5645th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,677 Help


Students who attend Edward M. Downer Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Helms Middle
High:    Richmond High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.8 Help
Number of students:  425

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.2%
African American:
4.7%
Asian:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.1% Help


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Compare Details Edward M. Downer Elementary ranks worse than 96.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 28th among 37 ranked elementary schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.07. (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.
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.2%), African American (4.7%), Asian (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edward M. Downer Elementary is 23.8. 35 elementary schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edward M. Downer Elementary is $6,677, which is the 19th highest among 37 elementary schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Edward M. Downer Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Edward M. Downer Elementary 5645th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Edward M. Downer Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Male students:
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West Contra Costa Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks West Contra Costa Unified 1132nd of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edward M. Downer Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Edward M. Downer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.64 4636th 4809 3.6%
2005 9.67 4664th 4822 3.3%
2006 7.38 4724th 4818 2.0%
2007 13.74 4729th 5113 7.5%
2008 9.64 4936th 5113 3.5%
2009 7.40 5100th 5193 1.8%
2010 7.93 5220th 5314 1.8%
2011 13.91 5006th 5377 6.9%
2012 8.95 5230th 5390 3.0%
2013 13.02 5152nd 5530 6.8%
2015 18.19 4820th 5611 14.1%
2016 16.77 4883rd 5614 13.0%
2017 18.04 4860th 5692 14.6%
2018 11.30 5364th 5662 5.3%
2019 12.94 5384th 5789 7.0%
2022 13.35 5504th 5883 6.4%
2023 11.07 5625th 5848 3.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Edward M. Downer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.59 2812th 3246 13.4%
2019 26.12 2772nd 3275 15.4%
2022 30.37 2573rd 3311 22.3%
2023 33.03 2310th 3240 28.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Edward M. Downer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.95 2353rd 2416 2.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edward M. Downer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.78 4715th 5084 7.3%
2019 18.86 4640th 5173 10.3%
2022 19.80 4669th 5264 11.3%
2023 13.53 5123rd 5355 4.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Edward M. Downer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.42 5171st 5413 4.5%
2019 13.47 5122nd 5492 6.7%
2022 14.69 5213th 5635 7.5%
2023 15.81 5057th 5595 9.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Edward M. Downer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.26 1747th 2128 17.9%
2019 16.74 2546th 2585 1.5%
2022 18.67 2063rd 2227 7.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Edward M. Downer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.98 5153rd 5431 5.1%
2019 13.59 5143rd 5510 6.7%
2022 13.50 5339th 5663 5.7%
2023 8.59 5553rd 5627 1.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edward M. Downer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.07 4461st 4830 7.6%
2019 16.38 4592nd 4963 7.5%
2022 18.30 4627th 5084 9.0%
2023 14.42 4808th 5079 5.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Edward M. Downer Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 104 308 116 310 2 n/a n/a 0 840
1989 123 289 151 368 0 n/a n/a 0 931
1990 107 300 143 413 9 n/a n/a 0 972
1991 91 267 160 469 7 n/a n/a 0 994
1992 69 227 166 480 7 n/a n/a 0 949
1993 69 230 160 505 10 n/a n/a 0 974
1994 58 217 129 557 4 n/a n/a 0 965
1995 55 220 113 656 1 n/a n/a 0 1045
1996 55 220 113 656 1 n/a n/a 0 1045
1997 53 203 104 726 2 n/a n/a 0 1088
1998 33 117 81 611 0 n/a n/a 0 842
1999 29 101 80 649 0 n/a n/a 0 859
2000 24 81 94 708 1 n/a n/a 0 908
2001 30 76 94 764 1 n/a n/a 3 968
2002 16 53 85 767 1 n/a n/a 4 926
2003 16 53 85 767 1 n/a n/a 4 926
2004 12 69 74 788 1 n/a n/a 2 946
2005 13 72 74 768 1 n/a n/a 9 937
2006 11 42 68 722 1 n/a n/a 9 853
2007 7 29 54 638 0 n/a n/a 4 732
2008 5 29 37 635 n/a n/a n/a 0 706
2009 4 23 29 618 2 0 2 0 678
2010 6 29 22 615 0 0 0 0 672
2011 3 19 17 631 0 0 93 0 763
2012 7 28 28 596 0 1 0 0 660
2013 11 33 24 583 1 2 5 0 659
2014 18 39 20 595 3 1 3 0 679
2015 19 46 19 552 3 1 6 0 646
2016 20 41 21 522 1 1 1 0 607
2017 16 36 25 526 1 2 3 0 609
2018 25 36 25 533 1 1 5 0 626
2019 17 34 26 505 1 0 9 0 592
2020 13 35 21 467 1 0 5 0 542
2021 10 24 19 437 1 0 5 0 496
2022 8 21 14 423 2 0 3 0 471
2023 5 20 16 379 1 0 4 0 425

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 Edward M. Downer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 840 36.6 22.9 n/a
1989 931 41.6 22.3 n/a
1990 972 39.5 24.6 n/a
1991 994 39.0 25.4 n/a
1992 949 39.6 23.9 82.8
1993 974 36.6 26.6 91.3
1994 965 37.4 25.8 87.5
1995 1045 38.6 27.1 93
1996 1045 38.6 27.1 93
1997 1088 41.0 26.5 89.6
1998 842 43.0 19.6 88.8
1999 859 41.0 21.0 90.7
2000 908 46.0 19.7 88
2001 968 49.3 19.6 94.5
2002 926 52.5 17.6 98.2
2003 926 52.5 17.6 98.2
2004 946 49.1 19.3 93.3
2005 937 45.6 20.5 100.6
2006 853 43.9 19.4 87.2
2007 732 39.4 18.6 100.1
2008 706 37.8 18.7 99.6
2009 678 37.6 15.6 99.6
2010 672 30.6 21.9 99.6
2011 763 n/a n/a 79.6
2012 660 27.0 24.4 n/a
2013 659 26.0 25.3 99.5
2014 679 25.0 27.1 96.8
2015 646 26.0 24.8 96.3
2016 607 26.0 23.3 95.2
2017 609 25.0 24.3 94.4
2018 626 24.5 25.5 90.9
2019 592 25.0 23.6 92.2
2020 542 n/a n/a 90
2021 496 20.0 24.8 90.5
2022 471 19.0 24.7 50.5
2023 425 17.8 23.8 79.1

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 Edward M. Downer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 840 36.6 22.9 n/a
1989 931 41.6 22.3 n/a
1990 972 39.5 24.6 n/a
1991 994 39.0 25.4 n/a
1992 949 39.6 23.9 82.8
1993 974 36.6 26.6 91.3
1994 965 37.4 25.8 87.5
1995 1045 38.6 27.1 93
1996 1045 38.6 27.1 93
1997 1088 41.0 26.5 89.6
1998 842 43.0 19.6 88.8
1999 859 41.0 21.0 90.7
2000 908 46.0 19.7 88
2001 968 49.3 19.6 94.5
2002 926 52.5 17.6 98.2
2003 926 52.5 17.6 98.2
2004 946 49.1 19.3 93.3
2005 937 45.6 20.5 100.6
2006 853 43.9 19.4 87.2
2007 732 39.4 18.6 100.1
2008 706 37.8 18.7 99.6
2009 678 37.6 15.6 99.6
2010 672 30.6 21.9 99.6
2011 763 n/a n/a 79.6
2012 660 27.0 24.4 n/a
2013 659 26.0 25.3 99.5
2014 679 25.0 27.1 96.8
2015 646 26.0 24.8 96.3
2016 607 26.0 23.3 95.2
2017 609 25.0 24.3 94.4
2018 626 24.5 25.5 90.9
2019 592 25.0 23.6 92.2
2020 542 n/a n/a 90
2021 496 20.0 24.8 90.5
2022 471 19.0 24.7 50.5
2023 425 17.8 23.8 79.1

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

Edward M. Downer Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%97.0%
201398.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%100.0%98.0%98.0%
201498.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202093.6%0.0%6.4%93.6%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Edward M. Downer Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,677

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Edward M. Downer Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5384th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5625th of 5848 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Edward M. Downer Elementary)15.512.8
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)31.828.9
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edward M. Downer Elementary)16.210
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)32.931.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Edward M. Downer Elementary)11.54
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (West Contra Costa Unified)12.32.7
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)13.88.7
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Edward M. Downer Elementary)2014.8
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)31.530.9
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edward M. Downer Elementary)1219.7
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)25.127.6
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Edward M. Downer Elementary)21.66.8
 14.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)37.631.7
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edward M. Downer Elementary)8.11.3
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)23.721.8
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Edward M. Downer Elementary)8.25.3
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (West Contra Costa Unified)21.222.4
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Edward M. Downer Elementary)37.824.3
 13.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)32.730.1
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Edward M. Downer Elementary)26.512.2
 14.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)25.121.2
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students592425
 28.2%
African American3420
 41.2%
American Indian11
Asian2616
 38.5%
Hispanic505379
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White175
 70.6%
Two or More Races94
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.2%79.1%
 13.2%


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Edward M. Downer Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.8% of California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 425 students attended Edward M. Downer Elementary.

Students at Edward M. Downer Elementary are 89% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Asian, 1% White.

Students who attend Edward M. Downer Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Helms Middle
High : Richmond High


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