Serving 653 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Imperial 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 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Imperial Elementary serves the southwest area of Downey, CA, covering approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.9 miles to the school's edges, while the furthest boundary is 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Imperial Elementary School's student population of 653 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
653 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Imperial 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 Imperial Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#3770 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imperial Elementary School's ranking?
Imperial Elementary School is ranked #3770 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Imperial Elementary School often compared to?
Imperial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gauldin (A.l.) 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Imperial Elementary School?
653 students attend Imperial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Imperial Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Imperial Elementary School?
Imperial Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Imperial Elementary School offer ?
Imperial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Imperial Elementary School part of?
Imperial Elementary School is part of Downey Unified School District.
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