Serving 706 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Elitha Donner Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elitha Donner Elementary serves the west part of Elk Grove, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elitha Donner Elementary School's student population of 706 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
706 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Crest the Wave of the Future!
School Rankings
Elitha Donner Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elitha Donner Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4143 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elitha Donner Elementary School's ranking?
Elitha Donner Elementary School is ranked #4143 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Elitha Donner Elementary School often compared to?
Elitha Donner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Ehrhardt Elementary School, Carroll Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Elitha Donner Elementary School?
706 students attend Elitha Donner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Elitha Donner Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elitha Donner Elementary School?
Elitha Donner Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Elitha Donner Elementary School offer ?
Elitha Donner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Elitha Donner Elementary School part of?
Elitha Donner Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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