Robert Down Elementary School

Robert Down Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
485 Pine Ave,  Pacific Grove, CA
Pacific Grove Unified School District
3.6
403 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Linda Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
83%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
35.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
25.4%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
542:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
White
65.7%
Hispanic
16.4%
Two or more races
8.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.6%
Black
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#42 Best Public ES Teachers in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 27 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/3/2025
So happy we left the charter school we were at in Monterey to have my son attend school here. He was really behind in reading. They helped him get caught up by offering a lot of support and extra help before, during and after school. We are grateful.
2.0 other
10/11/2024
If you can imagine being a person who uses an assisted device, such as a wheel chair, needing equal access to this campus. Upon arriving at the main entrance, the only way through is to climb two flights of stairs. Now imagine being a person who will utilize the stairs. So you climb the stairs, and...
1.0 parent
5/27/2024
A traumatizing experience for our child, who had previously loved school before attending here. In my opinion, Robert Down is not up to date on best practices for learning differences and special needs. There was no bullying from students, however -- they were kind and welcoming.
5.0 parent
4/16/2022
All three of my children have thrived here. The teachers and staff have all been excellent.

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Robert Down Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Pacific Grove, CA, in the Pacific Grove neighborhood, and is served by the Pacific Grove Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 403 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Robert Down Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,639,920. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pacific Grove High School, Monterey High School, Community High School, and more. Learn more about what Pacific Grove has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Robert Down Elementary School.

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