Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Donner Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Donner Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Donner Trail Elementary School's student population of 62 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Donner Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donner Trail Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 3649 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
5%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
87%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donner Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Donner Trail Elementary School is ranked #33 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Donner Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Donner Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Expeditionary Learning, Truckee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Donner Trail Elementary School?
62 students attend Donner Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Donner Trail Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donner Trail Elementary School?
Donner Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Donner Trail Elementary School offer ?
Donner Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Donner Trail Elementary School part of?
Donner Trail Elementary School is part of Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District.
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