Veterans Elementary School vs. Downtown Elementary School
Should you attend Veterans Elementary School or Downtown Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Veterans Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Downtown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 857 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Veterans Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Downtown Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Total Students
857 students
323 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2083 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1291 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
153
41
Grade 1 Students
91
38
Grade 2 Students
110
38
Grade 3 Students
125
32
Grade 4 Students
120
37
Grade 5 Students
128
35
Grade 6 Students
130
36
Grade 7 Students
-
35
Grade 8 Students
-
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
43%
56%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
42%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
11%
