Downey

www.bpsma.org

602 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Downey Elementary School, located at 55 Electric Avenue in Brockton, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Brockton Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal development for its diverse student body. By providing a structured curriculum and a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by emphasizing core subjects while encouraging social and emotional growth.

As part of the larger Brockton Public Schools community, the Downey School benefits from the district’s comprehensive resources and commitment to equity and excellence. The school serves as a neighborhood hub, prioritizing collaboration between educators, students, and families to create a safe and inclusive educational experience. Through its official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community, ensuring that families remain informed about school initiatives, academic standards, and extracurricular opportunities.

602

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Downey
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	132
Black	344
Asian	8
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	1

Black
344 (57.1%)
Hispanic
132 (21.9%)
White
74 (12.3%)
Two or More
43 (7.1%)
Asian
8 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Brockton
Phone:	(508)580-7221
Website:	http://www.bpsma.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	602
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 75