How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Downes (John R.) Elementary School | Gauger-Cobbs Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newark, DE | Newark, DE |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 346 | 681 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Downes (John R.) Elementary School | Gauger-Cobbs Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $30,267 | $30,267 |
| District | Christina School District | Christina School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Downes (John R.) Elementary School | Gauger-Cobbs Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.7% | 20.0% |
| African American | 24.6% | 38.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% | 33.5% |
| Asian | 10.1% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Downes (John R.) Elementary School | Gauger-Cobbs Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 346:1 | 227:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.9% | 52.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 113 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.