Donald D. Lum Elementary School
Tel:
(510)748-4009
- Donald D. Lum Elementary School serves 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Donald D. Lum Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Donald D. Lum Elementary School's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 498 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Donald D. Lum Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1240 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 42% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 24% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alameda Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Will C. Wood Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 510 students
0.2 miles
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4015 0.2 6-8 510 - Alameda Franklin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 338 students
0.5 miles
1433 San Antonio Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4004 0.5 K-5 338 - Alameda Alameda High School Grades: 9-12 | 1786 students
0.6 miles
2201 Encinal Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)337-7022 0.6 9-12 1786 - Alameda Henry Haight Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 440 students
0.7 miles
2025 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4005 0.7 K-5 440 - Alameda Maya Lin Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 328 students
1.0 miles
825 Taylor St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)337-7027 1.0 K-8 328
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