Donaldson Way Elementary School
Tel:
(707) 644-4486
- Donaldson Way Elementary School serves 602 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (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 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Donaldson Way Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Donaldson Way Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Donaldson Way Elementary School's student population of 602 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 602 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Donaldson Way Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Donaldson Way Elementary School is 0.74, 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 Testing Rank | #3747 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 28% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 21% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Napa Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Donaldson Way Elementary School is American Canyon High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is American Canyon Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vallejo American Canyon Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,041 student
0.3 miles
300 Benton Way
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 259-8592 0.3 6-8 1,041 - American Canyon Canyon Oaks Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 682 students
1.0 miles
475 Silver Oak Trail
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2363 1.0 K-5 682 - Vallejo Napa Junction Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 446 students
1.0 miles
300 Napa Junction Rd.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 644-0050 1.0 K-5 446 - American Canyon American Canyon High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,572 student
1.3 miles
3000 Newell Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2710 1.3 9-12 1,572 - American Canyon Legacy High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 20 students
1.4 miles
3000 Newell Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2710 1.4 9-12 20
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