Downey School

250 Downey St, Westwood, MA 02090 | (781) 326-7500
  • Grades: KG-5
  • Student Enrollment: 298
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 250 Downey Street, Westwood, MA 02090
School District Details
  • Westwood School District
  • Per-Pupil Spending: $14,780
  • Graduation Rate: 92.9%
  • Students Per Teacher: 13.8
  • Enrolled Students: 3,100

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 298
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 22.3
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.4
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 153 (51.3%)
  • Females: 145 (48.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 6 (2.0%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 5 (1.7%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 11 (3.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Downey School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black62.0%
Asian279.1%
Hispanic31.0%
White25986.9%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Downey School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten4515.1%
1st Grade5217.4%
2nd Grade4314.4%
3rd Grade5016.8%
4th Grade5117.1%
5th Grade5719.1%
Source: MA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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1 review for Downey School

  • Reviewed by Student on November 28, 2006
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • This school is wonderful. They have classrooms so big. this is a great place to learn. Did I mention the wonderful teachers? Come on down to Downey school in Westwood, MA. There is always room for more!

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