Downes (John R.) Elementary School vs Newark Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
Newark Charter School
Newark · Charter other · Grades K–12
3,109 students
| Measure | Downes (John R.) Elementary School Newark, Delaware | Newark Charter School Newark, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #20 of 121 | – |
| National rank | #7575 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 346 | 3,109 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 3,109 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 83% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newark Charter School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 66%).
- •Newark Charter School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 58%).
- •Downes (John R.) Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.4).
- •Newark Charter School is the larger school with 3,109 students compared with 346.
- •Downes (John R.) Elementary School is a public school while Newark Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Downes (John R.) Elementary School better than Newark Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Downes (John R.) Elementary School and Newark Charter School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downes (John R.) Elementary School: 346. Newark Charter School: 3,109. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downes (John R.) Elementary School and Newark Charter School rank in Delaware?
Downes (John R.) Elementary School is 20th of 121 and Newark Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).