DOWNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT
88 SOUTH 4TH EAST
DOWNEY, ID 83234
96 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
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.
96
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    84 (87.5 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (6.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (4.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)897-5220
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 22
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 10
Gender Ratio