Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Downe Township Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Downe Township Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Newport, NJ, covering approximately 54.3 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Downe Township Elementary School's student population of 168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Downe Township Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downe Township Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2045 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Hispanic
17%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
77%
37%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downe Township Elementary School's ranking?
Downe Township Elementary School is ranked #2045 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Downe Township Elementary School?
168 students attend Downe Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Downe Township Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Downe Township Elementary School?
Downe Township Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Downe Township Elementary School offer ?
Downe Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Downe Township Elementary School part of?
Downe Township Elementary School is part of Downe Township School District.
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