Serving 859 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rio Hondo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rio Hondo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Rio Hondo Elementary School's student population of 859 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
859 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rio Hondo 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 Rio Hondo Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#3449 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
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 Rio Hondo Elementary School's ranking?
Rio Hondo Elementary School is ranked #3449 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rio Hondo Elementary School?
859 students attend Rio Hondo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Rio Hondo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Hondo Elementary School?
Rio Hondo Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rio Hondo Elementary School offer ?
Rio Hondo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rio Hondo Elementary School part of?
Rio Hondo Elementary School is part of Downey Unified School District.
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