Downie (Carrie) Elementary School

1201 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720

www.colonialschooldistrict.org/carriedownie

353 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Carrie Downie Elementary School, located in New Castle, Delaware, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Colonial School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By focusing on a student-centered curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future success while encouraging them to become responsible and engaged citizens.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Carrie Downie Elementary prioritizes building partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood to enhance the educational experience. The school frequently promotes programs that emphasize character development and positive behavior, ensuring that students feel safe and valued throughout their elementary years. With a commitment to modern educational standards and a proactive approach to student well-being, the school strives to provide a solid foundation for every child who passes through its doors.

353

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	79
Black	156
Asian	1
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	2

Black
156 (44.2 %)
White
96 (27.2 %)
Hispanic
79 (22.4 %)
Two or More
19 (5.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Colonial School District
Phone:	(302)323-2926
Website:	http://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/carriedownie
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 57