GRADE DOWNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grade Downing Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Runnemede Public School District school district, located in RUNNEMEDE, NJ with about 184 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 10 teachers, Grade Downing Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Grade Downing Elementary School, located at the intersection of 3rd and Central Avenues in Runnemede, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As a public elementary school within the Runnemede School District, it focuses on providing core educational programming designed to foster early childhood development and build essential literacy and numeracy skills. The school is integrated into the small-town fabric of Runnemede, prioritizing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student growth and community engagement.

Academically, the school follows the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, offering a curriculum that balances traditional core subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with opportunities for social-emotional development. By maintaining a localized campus setting, Grade Downing Elementary aims to create a consistent educational experience that prepares its young students for the transition to middle school and beyond, while encouraging parental involvement and strong home-school partnerships.

For more information, contact Grade Downing Elementary School at (856) 939-4036 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.