Downes (John R.) Elementary School vs. West Park Place Elementary School
Should you attend Downes (John R.) Elementary School or West Park Place Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Downes (John R.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
West Park Place Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Downes (John R.) Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 319 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Park Place Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
385 students
319 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#19 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
44
73
Grade 1 Students
73
58
Grade 2 Students
75
62
Grade 3 Students
64
50
Grade 4 Students
64
33
Grade 5 Students
65
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
11%
15%
% Hispanic
18%
9%
% Black
22%
30%
% White
42%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
