Serving 133 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Grade Downing Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grade Downing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Grade Downing Elementary School's student population of 133 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grade Downing Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grade Downing Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#925 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
13%
33%
Black
14%
15%
White
64%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grade Downing Elementary School's ranking?
Grade Downing Elementary School is ranked #925 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Grade Downing Elementary School?
133 students attend Grade Downing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Grade Downing Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grade Downing Elementary School?
Grade Downing Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grade Downing Elementary School offer ?
Grade Downing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Grade Downing Elementary School part of?
Grade Downing Elementary School is part of Runnemede Public School District.
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