Downes (john R.) Elementary School
Tel:
(302) 454-2133
- Downes (john R.) Elementary School serves 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Downes (john R.) Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Downes (john R.) Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Downes (john R.) Elementary School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 486 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Downes (john R.) Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Downes (john R.) Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #52 out of 205 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 18% |
| Black | 16% | 30% |
| White | 54% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Christina School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Downes (john R.) Elementary School is Newark Charter School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Park Place Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newark West Park Place Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 346 students
0.9 miles
193 West Park Place
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290 0.9 K-5 346 - Newark Newark Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 2,354 students
1.4 miles
2001 Patriot Way
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001 1.4 K-12 2,354 - Newark Newark High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,131 student
2.0 miles
750 East Delaware Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 631-4700 2.0 9-12 1,131 - Newark Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 348 students
2.4 miles
300 St. Regis Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2142 2.4 PK-5 348 - Newark Mcvey (joseph M.) Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 394 students
2.4 miles
908 Janice Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2145 2.4 K-5 394
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