Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Downing Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Downing Elementary School's student population of 246 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Downing Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downing Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#574 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
8%
5%
White
61%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downing Elementary School's ranking?
Downing Elementary School is ranked #574 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Downing Elementary School often compared to?
Downing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Downing Elementary School?
246 students attend Downing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Downing Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downing Elementary School?
Downing Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Downing Elementary School offer ?
Downing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Downing Elementary School part of?
Downing Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
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