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Gallatin Elementary School

9513 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 781 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gallatin 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 42% (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 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 781 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gallatin Elementary School's student population of 781 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
781 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The greatest legacy we can leave our students is helping them feel like they belong, care for them unconditionally, and to motivate and inspire them to be the best versions of themselves.

School Rankings

Gallatin 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 Gallatin Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3301 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
42%
34%
47%
47%
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Gallatin Elementary School's ranking?
Gallatin Elementary School is ranked #3301 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gallatin Elementary School often compared to?
Gallatin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rio San Gabriel Elementary School, Ward (E. W.) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% 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 Gallatin Elementary School?
781 students attend Gallatin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Gallatin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gallatin Elementary School?
Gallatin Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gallatin Elementary School offer ?
Gallatin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gallatin Elementary School part of?
Gallatin Elementary School is part of Downey Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 781 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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