Downey

Downey is a tight-knit elementary school in Westwood, Massachusetts, operated by Westwood. The school hosts 271 students in grades K through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 29% smaller than the state mean of about 381.

Within Westwood, which oversees 7 schools and 2,842 students, Downey is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Downey reports that the largest single group is White, at 65% of enrollment; the rest reads as 22% Asian, 7% multiracial, 6% Hispanic.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 12.5:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 12.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Norfolk County put median household earnings sit near $130,739, about 59% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. Downey is one of 198 public schools in Norfolk County (combined enrollment of about 101,300 students).

Nearest neighbor: Pine Hill Elementary School, around 1.3 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Downey.

Geographically, the school is in a commuter-belt area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Downey's enrollment has increased 8% since 2018, when it stood at 250 (now 271). White enrollment moved from 74% to 65% across the same window.

On the community side, members of the Downey community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.