Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Downing Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 283 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Downing Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downing Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Downing Elementary School is ranked #324 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Downing Elementary School often compared to?
Downing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Downing Elementary School?
283 students attend Downing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Downing Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downing Elementary School?
Downing Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Downing Elementary School offer ?
Downing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Downing Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 283 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
