Serving 691 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 24:1 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 (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- 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 691 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
691 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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
24:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
691 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 24:1, 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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