Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Downie (Carrie) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downie (Carrie) Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#179 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
44%
31%
White
27%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downie (Carrie) Elementary School's ranking?
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School is ranked #179 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Downie (Carrie) Elementary School often compared to?
Downie (Carrie) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castle Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Downie (Carrie) Elementary School?
353 students attend Downie (Carrie) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Downie (Carrie) Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downie (Carrie) Elementary School?
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Downie (Carrie) Elementary School offer ?
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Downie (Carrie) Elementary School part of?
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School is part of Colonial School District.
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