Serving 641 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gauldin Elementary serves the southeast part of Downey, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary School's student population of 641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
641 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gauldin (A.l.) 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6214 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
86%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary School's ranking?
Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary School is ranked #6214 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary School often compared to?
Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Imperial Elementary School, Ward (E. W.) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary School?
641 students attend Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary School?
Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary School offer ?
Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary School part of?
Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary School is part of Downey Unified School District.
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