Downe Township Elementary School
NEWPORT, NJ · Downe Township School District · Grades PK-8
1,123rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 15%· Stable
Downe Township Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Downe Township Elementary School 1,123rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 15% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 15th in 2025.
Downe Township Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 97 students tested
Downe Township Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 175 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.1% | 82.3% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 10.9% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 4.0% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Downe Township Elementary School
Typical home value $231K in zip 08345 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Downe Township Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Myron L. Powell Elementary SchoolLawrence Township School District · 3.5 mi away936th of 1,324
ELA 45% · Math 30% - 2Commercial Township SchoolCommercial Township School District · 7.6 mi away1,061st of 1,324
ELA 39% · Math 21% - 3Rieck Avenue Elementary SchoolMillville School District · 8 mi away941st of 1,324
ELA 31% · Math 43% - 1Fairfield Township SchoolFairfield Township School District · 8.8 mi away1,301st of 1,324
ELA 13% · Math 10% - 1Cherry Street SchoolBridgeton City School District · 8.9 mi away1,322nd of 1,324
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 1Silver Run Elementary SchoolMillville School District · 8.9 mi away1,265th of 1,324
ELA 11% · Math 21% - 1Bridgeton Public Charter SchoolBridgeton Public Charter School · 9 mi away · charter1,195th of 1,324
ELA 17% · Math 25% - 2Mount Pleasant Elementary SchoolMillville School District · 9 mi away1,074th of 1,324
ELA 26% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Downe Township Elementary School in?
Downe Township Elementary School is part of the Downe Township School District district in NEWPORT, New Jersey.
Is Downe Township Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Downe Township Elementary School 1,123rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Downe Township Elementary School?
White 82%, Hispanic 11%, Two or more races 4%, Black 2% (175 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Downe Township Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08345 is $231K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.