School Overview
Maurice W. Downing Primary School is a public elementary school located in Malverne, New York, serving students in the early grades (typically Pre-K through second grade) within the Malverne Union Free School District. Situated at 55 Lindner Place, the school is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and early literacy. As part of a smaller district, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to build a strong pedagogical base for its youngest learners before they transition to upper elementary levels.

The school is committed to creating an engaging atmosphere that prioritizes both character development and academic achievement. By integrating modern learning tools with traditional instruction, Maurice W. Downing seeks to instill a love for learning in its students while maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the broader Malverne community. For more detailed information regarding their curriculum, faculty, or district policies, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us.
350
Total Students
33.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAURICE W DOWNING PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White75
Hispanic93
Black124
Asian37
Two or More14
American Indian5
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    124 (35.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    93 (26.6 %)
  • White
    75 (21.4 %)
  • Asian
    37 (10.6 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.0 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.6 %)
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: MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (516)887-6469
Website: http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us
Grade Range: K - 2nd
Total Students: 350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 124
Grade 1 115
Grade 2 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MAURICE W DOWNING PRIMARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten124
Grade 1115
Grade 2111
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MAURICE W DOWNING PRIMARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16747.7%
Male18352.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)