Downes (John R.) Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newark, Delaware 19711 · Christina School District
#20 of 121 elementary schools in Delaware
#7575 of 50,301 nationally
About Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Downes (John R.) Elementary School is a public elementary located in Newark, in the Christina School District school district of Delaware, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 346 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 20th of 121 ranked elementary schools in Delaware. Its strongest component is students per teacher (87th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (67th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 346.
There are 23 schools in Newark; Downes (John R.) Elementary School ranks 3rd of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Downes (John R.) Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Park Place Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students · 1.7 km away
Newark High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,039 students · 3.2 km away
Newark Charter School
Newark · Charter other · Grades K–12
3,109 students · 3.5 km away
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students · 4.0 km away
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
244 students · 4.1 km away
Cecil Manor Elementary
Elkton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students · 4.5 km away
Brookside Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students · 4.6 km away
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
681 students · 5.7 km away
Kirk (George V.) Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students · 5.8 km away
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students · 5.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Delaware with a comparable Enrollment.
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West Park Place Elementary School
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350 students
Towne Point Elementary School
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341 students
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–2
340 students
Lake Forest East Elementary School
Frederica · Public elementary · Grades K–3
353 students
North Dover Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–4
333 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Downes (John R.) Elementary School a good school?
Downes (John R.) Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 75.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #20 of 121 in Delaware. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Downes (John R.) Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Downes (John R.) Elementary School ranks #20 of 121 elementary schools in Delaware and #7575 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Downes (John R.) Elementary School?
Downes (John R.) Elementary School had 346 students in 2025.
Is Downes (John R.) Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Downes (John R.) Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Downes (John R.) Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Downes (John R.) Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.