Price Elementary School in Downey, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Price Elementary School is a suburban public school in Downey, California that is part of Downey Unified School District. It serves 787 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.8:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

787 Students

33 Teachers

9525 Tweedy Ln

Downey, CA 90240 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Price Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Price Elementary School Demographics

64%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

91%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Price Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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