Donelson Hills Elementary School serves 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Donelson Hills Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Donelson Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Donelson Hills Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Donelson Hills Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Donelson Hills Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2296 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
35%
9%
Black
24%
18%
White
34%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donelson Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Donelson Hills Elementary School is ranked #2296 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Donelson Hills Elementary School?
396 students attend Donelson Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Donelson Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donelson Hills Elementary School?
Donelson Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Donelson Hills Elementary School offer ?
Donelson Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Donelson Hills Elementary School part of?
Donelson Hills Elementary School is part of Waterford School District.
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