Downes (John R.) Elementary School

413 students in Newark walk through the doors of John R. Downes Elementary School.

John R. Downes Elementary is an award winning school in Newark.

John R. Downes Elementary is an above average school in the Christina School District.

John R. Downes Elementary hosts students in grades K-5.

Students love the large playground during recess at John R. Downes Elementary in Newark.

Students even have a covered pavilion outside to sit with friends at John R. Downes Elementary.

John R. Downes Elementary can be found tucked away on Casho Mill Rd in Newark.

Downes (John R.) Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

220 Casho Mill Rd, Newark, DE

Christina School District

430 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Prettyman, Patricia

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
38%

Reading Proficiency
43%

B+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

43%

Math Proficiency

38%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 31	Full Time Teachers 31
Teachers in First or Second Year 9.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 52.6%	Female 45.3%
White 38.7%	Black 24.6%
Hispanic 19.9%	Asian or Pacific Islander 10.1%
Two or more races 6.4%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

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.

2.0 parent

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...

5.0 parent

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!

5.0 parent

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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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 430 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% 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 $487,011. Discover additional schools in the area, like Newark High School, Newark Charter School, NCCL 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.

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