Excellent
#402 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Robert Down Elementary
Elementary School · Pacific Grove Unified · Pacific Grove, CA
A Pacific Grove Unified elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
485 Pine Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950
- Math 69% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert Down Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 71% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert Down Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,051/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pacific Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,568
Median home value
$1,129,400
Median rent
$2,384/mo
College educated
58.5%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93950; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Big Sur CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Monterey Bay CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 478 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Pacific Grove Unified
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $25,660NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert Down Elementary is listed in Pacific Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert Down Elementary
Robert Down Elementary is a public elementary school in Pacific Grove, CA, part of Pacific Grove Unified, serving approximately 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #402 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert Down Elementary
What grades does Robert Down Elementary serve?
Robert Down Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Robert Down Elementary?
Robert Down Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Down Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Down Elementary is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert Down Elementary rank in CA?
Robert Down Elementary ranks #402 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Robert Down Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert Down Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Robert Down Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Down Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Robert Down Elementary a charter school?
No, Robert Down Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert Down Elementary a Title I school?
No, Robert Down Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert Down Elementary?
16.9% of students at Robert Down Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (831) 646-6540
- Area population (ZIP 93950)
- 15,003
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 50.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93950; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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