Serving 763 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Donlon Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Math Proficiency: 77%
- Reading Proficiency: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Donlon Elementary School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Donlon Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)77%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
70%
12%
Hispanic
6%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Donlon Elementary School often compared to?
Donlon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lydiksen Elementary School, Fairlands Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Donlon Elementary School?
763 students attend Donlon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Donlon Elementary School students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donlon Elementary School?
Donlon Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Donlon Elementary School offer ?
Donlon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Donlon Elementary School part of?
Donlon Elementary School is part of Pleasanton Unified School District.
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