Downey Elementary School serves 66 students in grades 1-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was equal to the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
66 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
30%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
18%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
50%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Downey Elementary School?
66 students attend Downey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Downey Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Downey Elementary School offer ?
Downey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Downey Elementary School part of?
Downey Elementary School is part of Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1.
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