Robert Down Elementary School
Pacific Grove, CA 93950-3401
Phone: (831) 646-6540
Fax: (831) 648-8414
District: Pacific Grove Unified
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-5 • 467 students
Pacific Grove's Robert Down Elementary School serves grades K-5 in the Pacific Grove Unified district. It is among the few public elementary schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
Robert Down Elementary School is a public school in the Pacific Grove Unified school district located in Pacific Grove, CA. The principal of Robert Down Elementary School is Linda Williams. As of 2015, the students are 67.9% White, non-Hispanic; 16.5% Hispanic; 6.6% Multiracial; 3.9% Asian; 1.3% Filipino; 1.3% Black, non-Hispanic; 0.4% Pacific Islander; and 0.4% Native American or Native Alaskan. 15% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 9.6% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 67.9% | — | — |
| Hispanic | 16.5% | — | — |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | — | — |
| Asian | 3.9% | — | — |
| Filipino | 1.3% | — | — |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 1.3% | — | — |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | — | — |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.4% | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 15% | — | — |
| English learners | 9.6% | — | — |
Reviewed: March 16, 2013
Excellent school! Academics are high. P.E. daily, library and music weekly. LOVE this school and teachers. Wish we could stay forever!
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monterey | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Monterey | CA | 0.7 mi | |
| 2 | Pebble Beach | Area of Town | Del Monte Forest | CA | 2.4 mi | |
| 3 | Seaside Highlands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Seaside | CA | 4.9 mi | |
| 4 | Fitch Park at Ord Military Community | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Seaside | CA | 6.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Grove | Pacific Grove | CA | 0 mi | |
| 2 | Cannery Row | Monterey | CA | 1 mi | |
| 3 | 17-Mile Drive | Pebble Beach | CA | 1.4 mi | |
| 4 | Monterey Bay | Monterey | CA | 1.7 mi | |
| 5 | Monterey | Monterey | CA | 1.8 mi | |
| 6 | Carmel | Carmel-By-The-Sea | CA | 4.4 mi | |
| 7 | Seaside Highlands | Seaside | CA | 4.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| DLI - Presidio of Monterey | 1.2 mi. |
| Monterey Naval Postgraduate School | 2.7 mi. |