PublicGrades K-5
Ward (E. W.) Elementary School
8851 East Adoree Street, Downey, CA 90242-4501(562) 904-3591
Total Students543
Student/Teacher22.63:1
Math Prof.37.55%
Reading Prof.47.57%
School Information
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Virtual SchoolNo
CountyLos Angeles
School DistrictDowney Unified School District
Principal / AdminGladys Diaz(562) 904-3591
Founded1980
Free/Reduced Lunch87.29% Eligible
Acceptance Rate100%
Student Demographics
White6.4%
Hispanic87.5%
Black1.5%
Asian2.8%
Native American0.6%
Pacific Islander0.6%
Two Or More0.7%
Gender Distribution
50.1%
49.9%
Male Female
Students per Grade
Grade 163
Grade 276
Grade 385
Grade 4101
Grade 586
School Calendar 2026-2027
July 2026
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Ward (E. W.) Elementary School
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Key Dates & Holidays
Independence Day ObservanceJul 3
School Year Begins (Minimum Day)Aug 13
Labor Day HolidaySep 7
Student Free Day / Staff DevelopmentOct 12
Elementary School Minimum Days (Parent Conferences)Nov 16
Student/Teacher Free DaysNov 23
Thanksgiving BreakNov 25
High School Finals - Minimum DaysDec 15
End of 1st SemesterDec 18
Winter RecessDec 21
New Year's Day HolidayJan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day HolidayJan 18
Presidents' Day HolidayFeb 15
February Break / Student-Teacher Free DaysFeb 16
Spring Break BeginsMar 26
Spring Break EndsApr 1
Memorial Day HolidayMay 31
Finals Week / Minimum DaysJun 1
Last Day of School (Minimum Day)Jun 4
Juneteenth Holiday (Observed)Jun 18
Key Dates & Holidays
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