Maurice W Downing Primary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Malverne, New York 11565 · Malverne Union Free School District
#20 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#96 of 50,301 nationally
About Maurice W Downing Primary School
Maurice W Downing Primary School is a public elementary school located in Malverne, in the Malverne Union Free School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–2. In 2025 it enrolled 382 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 95.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 20th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (87th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 382.
There are 3 schools in Malverne; Maurice W Downing Primary School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)0.8%
- 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 Maurice W Downing Primary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 0.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Maurice W Downing Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Willow Road School
Franklin Square · Public elementary · Grades K–6
410 students · 1.0 km away
Howard T Herber Middle School
Malverne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students · 1.1 km away
Malverne Senior High School
Malverne · Public high · Grades 9–12
628 students · 1.2 km away
Cornwell Avenue School
West Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
331 students · 1.2 km away
Valley Stream North High School
Franklin Square · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,260 students · 1.2 km away
Davison Avenue Intermediate School
Lynbrook · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
370 students · 1.3 km away
James A Dever School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–6
437 students · 1.5 km away
West End School
Lynbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students · 1.6 km away
Wheeler Avenue School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–6
608 students · 1.9 km away
Lynbrook North Middle School
Lynbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students · 2.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maurice W Downing Primary School a good school?
Maurice W Downing Primary School has a Success Index (US) of 95.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #20 of 2,536 in New York. 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 Maurice W Downing Primary School rank in New York?
Maurice W Downing Primary School ranks #20 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #96 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Maurice W Downing Primary School?
Maurice W Downing Primary School had 382 students in 2025.
Is Maurice W Downing Primary School a elementary school or a high school?
Maurice W Downing Primary School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades K–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Maurice W Downing Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Maurice W Downing Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.