Serving 736 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Williams Elementary serves the west part of the Downey, CA school district, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School's student population of 736 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
736 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Williams (Spencer V.) 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 Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#2951 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School's ranking?
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School is ranked #2951 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School often compared to?
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Unsworth (Edith) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School?
736 students attend Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School?
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School offer ?
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School part of?
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School is part of Downey Unified School District.
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