Downing Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should I attend Downing Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Overview
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).
Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
246 students
285 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#574 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#348 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
14
Kindergarten Students
43
38
Grade 1 Students
44
38
Grade 2 Students
44
44
Grade 3 Students
26
53
Grade 4 Students
33
49
Grade 5 Students
36
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
8%
4%
% White
61%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
19%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%