8851 Adoree Street, Downey, CA 90242 | CHARACTER COUNTS Everywhere, all the time!
What We Offer
STEAM
Character Counts!
Cognitively Guided Instruction
Tech Squad
Parent Outreach
21st Century Learning
PBIS Intervention Program
Robotics
Reaching Our Achievement in Reading (R.O.A.R.)
DFEO: Before & After School Enrichment
Innovation Lab
GATE Program
Apple Distinguished School
Important Dates
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Latest News
8 Ways to Build a Healthy Attendance Routine
Here are eight tips that can help your family build a healthy attendance routine that makes getting to school on time easier.
Benefits of Eating Lunch at School
In addition to allowing families to save time and money, there are many other benefits of eating lunch at school. Learn more about them!
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.
A WORD FROM
Our Principal
“At Ward Elementary we are committed to developing the social, emotional, academic and physical well-being of all of our students in a safe and secure learning environment.”
– Gladys Diaz
School Hours
TK – 3rd | 8:15 am – 2:26 pm
4th – 5th | 8:15 am – 2:45 pm
Early Dismissal & Minimum Days
Office Hours | 7:45 am – 3:30 pm
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Ward Elementary School
8851 Adoree Street, Downey, CA 90242
Downey Unified School District
