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Robert Down Elementary

Pacific Grove Unified · Monterey County · 485 Pine Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-3401

(831) 646-6540

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10/10
#542
Rank 542 out of 5,722
Top 9%
English Language Arts10/10 · #526 · 91st percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #688 · 88th percentile
Science10/10 · #325 · 94th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the charming, fog-laced streets of Pacific Grove — a small coastal town with a big personality — Robert Down Elementary offers the kind of well-rounded academics you'd hope to find in a community that takes education seriously. Strong scores across English, math, and especially science make it a natural fit for families drawn to a town where tide pools and Monarch butterflies are practically part of the curriculum. Pacific Grove itself has a small-town, walkable feel that's rare on the California coast, and Robert Down reflects that same sense of community pride.

Student Demographics

190 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
115 (61%)
Hispanic
28 (15%)
Multiple Races
21 (11%)
Asian
17 (9%)
Filipino
4 (2%)
Other
5 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners12 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged43 (23%)
Students with Disabilities31 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

422
Enrollment
23.5
Teachers (FTE)
18:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
21.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #1389 · 77th percentile

120 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found