Below Average
#2478 of 2,846 schools in PA
Downey Sch
Elementary School · Harrisburg City Sd · Harrisburg, PA
A Harrisburg City Sd elementary school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1313 Monroe St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
- Math 2% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 7% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Downey Sch score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 12-year record (2013–2024) and has held near 4% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Downey Sch 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,761/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harrisburg), 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
$41,383
Median home value
$113,100
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
40.7%
Poverty rate
31.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17103; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 740 | Compare → |
| Cougar AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Premier Arts and Science CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–3 | 0.6 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Joshua Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 14 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Harrisburg City Sd
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $19,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Downey Sch is listed in Harrisburg City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Downey Sch
Downey Sch is a public elementary school in Harrisburg, PA, part of Harrisburg City Sd, serving approximately 406 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,478 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Downey Sch
What grades does Downey Sch serve?
Downey Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Downey Sch?
Downey Sch has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downey Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Downey Sch is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Downey Sch rank in PA?
Downey Sch ranks #2,478 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Downey Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Downey Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Downey Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Downey Sch has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Downey Sch a charter school?
No, Downey Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Downey Sch a Title I school?
No, Downey Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Downey Sch?
100.5% of students at Downey Sch 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (717) 703-1240
- Area population (ZIP 17103)
- 12,774
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 27.9
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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 17103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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