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 52% (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 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
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 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 602 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Donaldson Way Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2609 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 30% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 20% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Napa Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is American Canyon Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 1050 students
0.3 miles
300 Benton Way
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707)259-8592 0.3 6-8 1050 - American Canyon Canyon Oaks Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 678 students
1.0 miles
475 Silver Oak Trail
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707)265-2363 1.0 K-5 678 - Vallejo Napa Junction Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 448 students
1.0 miles
300 Napa Junction Rd.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707)644-0050 1.0 K-5 448 - American Canyon American Canyon High School Grades: 9-12 | 1545 students
1.3 miles
3000 Newell Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707)265-2710 1.3 9-12 1545 - American Canyon Legacy High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 21 students
1.4 miles
3000 Newell Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707)265-2710 1.4 9-12 21
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