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Grade Downing Elementary School
Elementary School · Runnemede Public School District · Runnemede, NJ
A Runnemede Public School District elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3RD & CENTRAL AVES, Runnemede, NJ 08078
- Math 29% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grade Downing Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grade Downing Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,017/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Runnemede), 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
$97,857
Median home value
$215,400
Median rent
$1,375/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aline Bingham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–3 | 0.4 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| St Teresa Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Glendora Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Ethel M Burke Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 233 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Runnemede Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,091NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grade Downing Elementary School is listed in Runnemede Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grade Downing Elementary School
Grade Downing Elementary School is a public elementary school in Runnemede, NJ, part of Runnemede Public School District, serving approximately 156 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,464 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grade Downing Elementary School
What grades does Grade Downing Elementary School serve?
Grade Downing Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Grade Downing Elementary School?
Grade Downing Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grade Downing Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grade Downing Elementary School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grade Downing Elementary School rank in NJ?
Grade Downing Elementary School ranks #2,464 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Grade Downing Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grade Downing Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Grade Downing Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grade Downing Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grade Downing Elementary School a charter school?
No, Grade Downing Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grade Downing Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Grade Downing Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grade Downing Elementary School?
34.6% of students at Grade Downing 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 156
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (856) 939-4036
- Area population (ZIP 08078)
- 8,058
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 08078; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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