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Downey

📍 Brockton, Massachusetts Public

602

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

14.6:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

Pre-K–5

🎓 Grade Levels

7 active grades

41.2

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

About this school

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Downey, an elementary public school serving grades Pre-K–5 in Brockton, Massachusetts, with 602 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Brockton, Massachusetts, Downey is a regular public school serving students from grades Pre-K–5. The school operates within the Brockton in Plymouth County. With a current reported enrollment of 602 students, it provides a mid-size student body designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Downey maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. This aligns closely with the United States national benchmark of approximately 16:1, balancing peer collaboration with focused teacher instruction. The campus educational team includes approximately 41.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Brockton, the student body at Downey represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Black or African American (57.1%), Hispanic (21.9%), White (12.3%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

602 Students reported

Black / African American 57.1%

344 enrolled students

Hispanic 21.9%

132 enrolled students

White 12.3%

74 enrolled students

Two or more races 7.1%

43 enrolled students

Asian 1.3%

8 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

1 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 602

👦 Male 54.5% (328) 👧 Female 45.5% (274)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

7 Grade Levels

Pre-K

106

119

3 ★ top

100

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School facts

Address 55 Electric Avenue, Brockton, MA 02302

Phone (508) 580-7221

School district Brockton

County Plymouth County

Grades Pre-K–5

Students 602 students

Student–teacher ratio 14.6:1

Full-time teachers 41.2

Community type Suburb: Large

Level Elementary

Type Public

Virtual Not virtual

Coordinates 42.07790, -70.99399

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NCES school ID 250309000387

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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55 Electric Avenue

Brockton, MA 02302 Plymouth County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Downey? +

Downey serves students in grades Pre-K–5. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with Massachusetts state educational standards.

How many students attend Downey? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Downey has a total reported enrollment of 602 students.