Serving 718 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Elitha Donner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 718 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elitha Donner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Elitha Donner Elementary School's student population of 718 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elitha Donner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elitha Donner Elementary School is 0.78, 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
#2042 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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 #2042 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Elitha Donner Elementary School?
718 students attend Elitha Donner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Elitha Donner Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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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