Downes (John R) Elementary School, DE
RegularPublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 5
How Downes (John R) Elementary School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score63
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Downes (John R) Elementary School
508Students
-Low-Income Students
34Teachers
15 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 54% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 15% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 18% | 13% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 16% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 18% | 14% | 14% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 11% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 19% | 28% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 49% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 14% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 8% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Downes (John R) Elementary School
59%Math Proficiency
60%Reading Proficiency
60%Average Proficiency
97%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 70% | 48% | 50% |
| Male | 52% | 43% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 67% | 51% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 60% | 50% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 52% | 50% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 61% | 59% |
| Black | 34% | 34% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 56% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 50% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 50% | 37% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 40% | 34% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 20% | 18% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Downes (John R) Elementary School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | DE | US |
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Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Downes (John R) Elementary School, DE
Newark Center for Creative Learning
1 miles, SE
The College School
2 miles, E
The New School
3 miles, S
Towle Institute
4 miles, NE