Downes (John R.) Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 449 elementary school students from grades KG-5
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 220 Casho Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Christina School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $14,159
- Graduation Rate: 59.5%
- Dropout Rate: 11.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.0
- Enrolled Students: 16,469
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 449
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 31.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 228 (50.8%)
- Females: 221 (49.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 16 (3.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 149 (33.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 165 (36.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
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| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 115 | 25.6% |
| Asian | 33 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 6.5% |
| White | 272 | 60.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
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| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 78 | 17.4% |
| 1st Grade | 88 | 19.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 71 | 15.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 75 | 16.7% |
| 4th Grade | 82 | 18.3% |
| 5th Grade | 55 | 12.2% |
Source: DE Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on October 15, 2010
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