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8851 Adoree Street, Downey, CA 90242  |  CHARACTER COUNTS Everywhere, all the time!

What We Offer

STEAM
STEAM
Character Counts!
CGI
Cognitively Guided Instruction
Tech Squad
Parent Outreach
Parent Outreach
21st Century Learning
PBIS
PBIS Intervention Program
Robotics
Robotics
reading program
Reaching Our Achievement in Reading (R.O.A.R.)
DFEO: Before & After School Enrichment
Innovation Lab
Innovation Lab
Gifted and talented education
GATE Program

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Benefits of Early Education

Benefits of Early Education

Did you know that 90 percent of the brain develops before age 5? This is why Downey Unified has created exemplary early education programs.

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Registration Open Now!

Registration Open Now!

Beginning July 1, Downey Unified parents must complete or update the registration forms for each student attending the 24-25 school year.

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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

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

Get in Touch

Ward Elementary School
8851 Adoree Street, Downey, CA 90242
Downey Unified School District

(562) 904-3591

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