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#934 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 38% in state
Downe Township Elementary School
Elementary School · Downe Township School District · Newport, NJ
An elementary school in Newport, NJ where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
220 MAIN ST, Newport, NJ 08345
- Math 17% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Downe Township Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Downe Township Elementary School 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,076
Median home value
$196,700
Median rent
$1,594/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
91.6%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myron L. Powell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 490 | 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.
Downe Township School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Downe Township Elementary School is listed in Downe Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Downe Township Elementary School
Downe Township Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newport, NJ, part of Downe Township School District, serving approximately 175 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #934 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Downe Township Elementary School
What grades does Downe Township Elementary School serve?
Downe Township Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Downe Township Elementary School?
Downe Township Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downe Township Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Downe Township Elementary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Downe Township Elementary School rank in NJ?
Downe Township Elementary School ranks #934 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Downe Township Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Downe Township Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Downe Township Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Downe Township Elementary School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Downe Township Elementary School a charter school?
No, Downe Township Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Downe Township Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Downe Township Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Downe Township Elementary School?
52.0% of students at Downe Township Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (856) 447-4673
- Area population (ZIP 08345)
- 801
- Area median age
- 61
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 08345; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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