Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Robert Down Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert Down Elementary serves the northeast part of Pacific Grove, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert Down Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Robert Down Elementary School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
422 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Robert Down Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Down Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
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Hispanic
16%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
56%
20%
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Two or more races
16%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Down Elementary School's ranking?
Robert Down Elementary School is ranked #435 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Robert Down Elementary School often compared to?
Robert Down Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Robert Down Elementary School?
422 students attend Robert Down Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Robert Down Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert Down Elementary School?
Robert Down Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Robert Down Elementary School offer ?
Robert Down Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Robert Down Elementary School part of?
Robert Down Elementary School is part of Pacific Grove Unified School District.
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