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Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
220 CASHO MILL Rd,
Newark, DE
Christina School District
School Details
Head of School
Prettyman, Patricia
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Niche Grade
B+
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
45.8%
State Average
32.6%
Science
20.3%
State Average
19.9%
Student Diversity
Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
White
41.8%
Black
22.1%
Hispanic
17.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.9%
Two or more races
6.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/9/2018
Awesome. I would not want my kids to be anywhere else. My daughter is in 1st Grade Chinese Immersion. She started last year. All of her teachers have been amazing. Mrs Neal in kindergarten and Ms Hardy in first grade were awesome.
5/26/2015
My child is in grade k along with the Chinese immersion program. Majority of the school year her teachers have been incompetent. Losing her behavior book/homework. We had multiple phone calls at work about verbal and PHYSICAL bullying. When I attended a meeting to find out about the bullying the tea...
3/21/2015
I love this school because of its diverse student pool, it's amazing Chinese immersion program, it's very active PTA, and the fact that my kids go to school everyday with a big smile!
12/13/2012
Downes is an amazing schoolwith great kids,parents,and teachers!!!!! Ihave had nothing but positive experiences throughout the years. If you are aninvolved parent and regualry visit the school you would know how great the school is.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Newark
List Price Range
$215K - $849K
Homes For Sale
135
Average Home Value
$483,903
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
% Renters
40%
Household Income
$97,890
% of College Grads
41.8%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,871 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,674 - $2,654 per month
- Christina Mill
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 535+ Sq Ft
- 100 Christina Mill Dr
- Newark, DE
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$1,500 - $1,770 per month
- Apartments at Pine Brook
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 800+ Sq Ft
- 1314 Wharton Dr
- Newark, DE
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Parks in this Area
Hidden Valley Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Norma B Handloff Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Skateboard
Devon Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Folk Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Dickey Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Paper Mill Park
Olan R Thomas Park
Middle Run Valley Park
Curtis Mill Park
- Trails
- Parking Lot
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Downes (John R.) Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Newark, DE, in the Newark neighborhood, and is served by the Christina School District in Delaware. The school has a total enrollment of 430 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Downes (John R.) Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $483,903. Discover additional schools in the area, like Newark High School, Glasgow High School, Newark Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Newark has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Downes (John R.) Elementary School.