- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pacific Grove, CA
Robert Down Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert Down Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062937004527
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 99
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Down Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Pacific Grove · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Down Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Down Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Pacific Grove, CA.
School address
District: Pacific Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 062937004527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Robert Down Elementary held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 062937004527 · Pacific Grove, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 19.2:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Pacific Grove High (552 students)
Robert Down Elementary held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Robert Down Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove High
552 students
- Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove Middle
439 students
- This school
Robert Down Elementary
422 students
- Forest Grove E
Forest Grove Elementary
324 students
- Community High 12
Community High (Continuation)
12 students
What this shows Robert Down Elementary reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Down Elementary compares
Robert Down Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,660
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors80.0 FTE
Per 5 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 15.6%
Asian 10.4%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Robert Down Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Pacific Grove Unified reports $25,660 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Down Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacific Grove Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Down Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Pacific Grove
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Down Elementary
How many students attend Robert Down Elementary?
Robert Down Elementary has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pacific Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Down Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Down Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Down Elementary?
14.5% of students at Robert Down Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Down Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert Down Elementary is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Pacific Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Down Elementary?
Robert Down Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert Down Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pacific Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Down Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Pacific Grove, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pacific Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Pacific Grove Unified?
Besides Robert Down Elementary, Pacific Grove Unified also operates Pacific Grove High (552 students), Pacific Grove Middle (439 students), and Forest Grove Elementary (324 students). See the Pacific Grove Unified district page for the complete list.