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 950 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 319 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Total Students
950 students
319 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
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
166
40
Grade 1 Students
139
37
Grade 2 Students
110
37
Grade 3 Students
117
36
Grade 4 Students
142
30
Grade 5 Students
130
37
Grade 6 Students
146
35
Grade 7 Students
-
32
Grade 8 Students
-
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
47%
56%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
38%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
17%
