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9724 Spry Street, Downey, CA 90242  |  CHARACTER COUNTS Everywhere, all the time!

What We Offer

STEAM
STEAM
Character Counts!
CGI
Cognitively Guided Instruction
Tech Team
Parent Outreach
Parent Outreach
Home Reading Program
Home Reading Program
21st Century Learning
GATE Program
GATE Program
Extended Day Tutoring
Extended Day Tutoring
Intervention Program
Intervention Program
Project Lead The Way
Project Lead The Way
DFEO: Before & After School Enrichment
Innovation Lab
Innovation Lab
robotics
Robotics
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Apple Distinguished School

Latest News

2025 TLC 5K Race Registration is Open

2025 TLC 5K Race Registration is Open

True Lasting Connections (TLC) provides a range of health and human services free of charge to DUSD students and their families. This event is a great opportunity to come together to show support for families in our community.

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Why Kindness Matters

Why Kindness Matters

The way people treat one another matters, and a simple moment of kindness can truly change someone’s life in ways others don’t always realize.

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A WORD FROM

Our Principal

Welcome to Gauldin! Home of the Dolphins. Here we welcome all students and work together for them to reach their highest potential in all of their goals.

Sylvia Estrella

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School Hours

TK – 3rd Grade | 8:30 am – 2:37 pm

4th – 5th Grade | 8:30 am – 3:01 pm

See Full Bell Schedule

Office Hours | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Get in Touch

Gauldin Elementary School
9724 Spry Street, Downey, CA 90242
Downey Unified School District

(562) 904-3582

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