Downey Elementary School

88 South 4th East
Downey, ID 83234
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Downey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in ID
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • 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 96 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
96 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Downey Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downey Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (ID)
#510 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Downey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Downey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Downey Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
6%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Downey Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
4%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
88%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Downey Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
24%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Downey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #510 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Downey Elementary School?
96 students attend Downey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Downey Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 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 12:1, 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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