Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Public
Elementary Grades K–5
Part of Christina School District
220 Casho Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711 · (302) 454-2133
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Academic performance
Math proficiency32%
State average 26.5%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 41.9%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
346Students enrolled
11:1Student–teacher ratio
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten50
Grade 158
Grade 244
Grade 370
Grade 469
Grade 555
Students
White · 39%134
Black · 25%85
Hispanic · 20%69
Asian · 10%35
Two or more races · 6%22
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
413’20
430’21
385’22
357’23
346’24
Location
220 Casho Mill Road Newark
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.