Downey Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17103 · Harrisburg City SD
#1599 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#48991 of 50,301 nationally
About Downey Sch
Downey Sch is a public elementary located in Harrisburg, in the Harrisburg City SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 405 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 11.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1599th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (65th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 405.
There are 36 schools in Harrisburg; Downey Sch ranks 31st of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)12%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
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 Downey Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Downey Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Benjamin Franklin Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
678 students · 854 m away
Scott at Lincoln School
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
484 students · 916 m away
Cougar Academy
Harrisburg · Public other · Grades K–12
300 students · 937 m away
Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS
Harrisburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
360 students · 1.3 km away
Capital Area School for the Arts CS
Harrisburg · Charter high · Grades 9–12
193 students · 1.5 km away
Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students · 1.7 km away
Rowland Academy
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 7–8
353 students · 2.1 km away
Steele School
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students · 2.1 km away
Melrose Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students · 2.4 km away
Camp Curtin Academy
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
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405 students
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405 students
Bushkill El Sch
Dingmans Ferry · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
Kane Area El Sch
Kane · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
Aston El Sch
Aston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
Saegertown El Sch
Saegertown · Public elementary · Grades K–6
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Frequently asked questions
Is Downey Sch a good school?
Downey Sch has a Success Index (US) of 11.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1599 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. 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 Downey Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Downey Sch ranks #1599 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #48991 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Downey Sch?
Downey Sch had 405 students in 2025.
Is Downey Sch a elementary school or a high school?
Downey Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Downey Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Downey Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.