Downey Elementary School

88 South 4th East
Downey, ID 83234
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 91 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Downey Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50% in ID
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Downey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

Downey Elementary School's student population of 91 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
91 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Downey Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downey Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ID)
#282 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-49%
40%
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50-59%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
3%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
93%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
3%
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
20%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Downey Elementary School's ranking?
Downey Elementary School is ranked #282 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Downey Elementary School?
91 students attend Downey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Downey Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downey Elementary School?
Downey Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Downey Elementary School offer ?
Downey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Downey Elementary School part of?
Downey Elementary School is part of Marsh Valley Joint School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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