DOWNE TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Downe Township Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Downe Township School District school district, located in NEWPORT, NJ with about 179 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 17 teachers, Downe Township Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Downe Township Elementary School, located in Newport, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational institution for the rural Downe Township community. As a small, public K-8 school, it functions as a central hub for the local area, focusing on providing a foundational education in a close-knit, community-oriented environment. Because of its rural setting, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, leveraging its smaller student body to foster strong relationships between students, faculty, and families.

The school is committed to meeting the state’s academic standards while addressing the unique needs of its students through various programs and community engagement. Beyond core academics, Downe Township Elementary strives to offer a supportive atmosphere that encourages both social-emotional development and extracurricular participation. By integrating modern educational practices within a traditional township setting, the school aims to prepare its students for their transition to regional high schools, ensuring they have the academic and personal skills necessary for future success.

For more information, contact Downe Township Elementary School at (856) 447-4673 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.