B+
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
220 Casho Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711 · (302) 454-2133 · Part of Christina School District
Students
346
Students per teacher
11:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Downes (John R.) Elementary School
- Math proficiency 6 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 5 pts above the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 16.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 26.5%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 41.9%
Location
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220 Casho Mill Road, Newark
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten50
Grade 158
Grade 244
Grade 370
Grade 469
Grade 555
Enrollment over time
413’20
430’21
385’22
357’23
346’24
Down 16.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 39%Black 25%Hispanic 20%Asian 10%Two or more races 6%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.