Donald D. Lum Elementary School
Tel:
(510)748-4015
- Donald D. Lum Elementary School serves 87 students in grades 4-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Donald D. Lum Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Donald D. Lum Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Donald D. Lum Elementary School's student population of 87 students has declined by 83% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 85% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-5 |
| Total Students | 87 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Donald D. Lum Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Donald D. Lum Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #762 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 42% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 20% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 17% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alameda Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Donald D. Lum Elementary School is Alameda High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Will C. Wood Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alameda Will C. Wood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 519 students
0.2 miles
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4015 0.2 6-8 519 - Alameda Franklin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 345 students
0.5 miles
1433 San Antonio Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4004 0.5 K-5 345 - Alameda Alameda High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,776 student
0.6 miles
2201 Encinal Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)337-7022 0.6 9-12 1,776 - Alameda Henry Haight Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 554 students
0.7 miles
2025 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4005 0.7 K-5 554 - Alameda Maya Lin Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 415 students
1.0 miles
825 Taylor St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)337-7007 1.0 K-5 415
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