At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
422
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
19%-46.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Robert Down Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Pacific Grove, California. The school enrolls 422 students. It is part of the Pacific Grove Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
19% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictPacific Grove Unified
County6053
CityPacific Grove
ZIP93950
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062937004527
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment422
White65.7%
Hispanic / Latino16.4%
Black / African American1.5%
Asian6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races8.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
65.7%
Hispanic
16.4%
Black
1.5%
Asian
6.6%
Two+
8.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.