ASPIRA Delaware
Newark, DE
Grades K to 12 · 1,471 students
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Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Newark, Delaware · Grades K to 5 · Christina School District
Public school
About Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Located in Newark, Delaware, Downes (John R.) Elementary School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 346 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Newark. There are about 11.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (31 teachers in all). Within 5 miles there are 28 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in New Castle County. It is one of 27 schools in Christina School District.
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School facts
| Address | 220 Casho Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (302) 454-2133 |
| School district | Christina School District |
| Grades | K to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 346 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 31 |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, New Castle County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 100020000228). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
West Park Place Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Newark · 1.1 miNewark Center for Creative LearningPrivate · Grades K to 8Newark · 1.4 miNewark High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Newark · 2 miUniversity of Delaware Lab SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to KNewark · 2.2 miThe College SchoolPrivate · Grades 2 to 8Newark · 2.2 miNewark Charter SchoolCharter · Grades K to 12Newark · 2.2 miMcVey (Joseph M.) Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Newark · 2.5 miMaclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Newark · 2.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Downes (John R.) Elementary School serve?
Downes (John R.) Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.
How many students attend Downes (John R.) Elementary School?
Downes (John R.) Elementary School reported 346 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downes (John R.) Elementary School?
About 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 346 students and 31 teachers in federal data.
Is Downes (John R.) Elementary School a public or charter school?
Downes (John R.) Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Downes (John R.) Elementary School in?
Downes (John R.) Elementary School is part of Christina School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/de/christina-school-district/
Where is Downes (John R.) Elementary School located?
Downes (John R.) Elementary School is at 220 Casho Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711. The phone number is (302) 454-2133.
How many other schools are near Downes (John R.) Elementary School?
There are 28 other schools within 5 miles of Downes (John R.) Elementary School in our directory.
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