9439 Foster Road, Downey, CA 90242 | CHARACTER COUNTS Everywhere, all the time!
International Baccalaureate®
The IB Primary Years Program promotes critical thinking, global awareness, and lifelong learning for elementary school students.
Dual Language Immersion
G.L.A.D. empowers students to achieve high levels of academic success while they become biliterate in both English and Spanish.
Before & After-School Enrichment
Extended day options provide enrichment, tutoring, and fun learning opportunities both in and outside of the classroom.
STEAM & Robotics
Hands-on education that sparks creativity, critical thinking, and learning real-world skills to prepare students for the future.
Important Dates
Latest News
Tech With Purpose: Not All Screen Time is Created Equally
Active and passive screen time are different. We encourage families to limit passive screen time as much as possible.
E-Bike Safety: Know Before You Ride
With an increasing number of students riding E-bikes, it’s important for everyone to understand how to ride safely, responsibly, and legally.
Use Parent Square to Get Important School Updates
ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school and across the district to connect.
A WORD FROM
Our Principal
“At Carpenter Elementary we evoke a passion for learning within our students through inquiry, tenacity, thinking, perseverance, reflection and communication. We help grow students who are principled and caring, who value cultures and languages, and who are ready to contribute their knowledge with the world.”
– Diana Verduzco
School Hours
TK – 3rd Grades | 8:15 am – 2:26 pm
4th – 5th Grades | 8:15 am – 2:46 pm
Early Dismissal
Every Wednesday
TK – K | 1:26 pm
1st – 3rd Grades | 1:26 pm
4th – 5th Grades | 1:46 pm
Before & After School Options
Office Hours
M, T, Th, F: 7:45 am – 3:30 pm
Wednesday: 7:45 am – 2:30 pm
Get in Touch
Carpenter Elementary School
9439 Foster Road, Downey, CA 90242
Downey Unified School District
