Ward (E. W.) Elementary
Public
Elementary Grades K–5
Part of Downey Unified
8851 East Adoree St., Downey, CA 90242 · (562) 904-3591
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At a glance
543Students enrolled
23:1Student–teacher ratio
87%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten132
Grade 163
Grade 276
Grade 385
Grade 4101
Grade 586
Students
Hispanic · 87%475
White · 6%35
Asian · 3%15
Black · 1%8
Two or more races · 1%4
American Indian/Alaska Native · 1%3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander · 1%3
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
622’20
522’21
576’22
625’23
543’24
Location
8851 East Adoree St. Downey
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.