DOWNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DOWNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT school district, located in DOWNEY, ID with about 117 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, DOWNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
DOWNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public institution located in the small, rural community of Downey, Idaho. Situated in Bannock County, the school serves as a central educational hub for the local area, operating as part of the Marsh Valley Joint School District. As a smaller elementary facility, it typically offers a close-knit environment that focuses on foundational learning and individualized attention for students in its community.
The school is dedicated to providing a supportive academic atmosphere, emphasizing core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. Because of its location in a quiet, agricultural region, Downey Elementary often benefits from strong community involvement and a stable, small-town culture that prioritizes student growth and participation in extracurricular activities. It remains a focal point for families in the region, working to prepare younger students for the transition to middle and high school within the district.
For more information, contact DOWNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 897-5220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DOWNEY, ID 83234-1688
(208) 897-5220
DOWNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DOWNEY, ID with about 117 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 117
- Teachers:
- 7.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 117 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DOWNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.