Rio San Gabriel Elementary School serves 762 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 55%
- Reading Proficiency: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rio San Gabriel Elementary School's student population of 762 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rio San Gabriel Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
7%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Rio San Gabriel Elementary School?
762 students attend Rio San Gabriel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Rio San Gabriel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio San Gabriel Elementary School?
Rio San Gabriel Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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