- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakdale, PA
Donaldson Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Donaldson Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422520000707
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donaldson Elem Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 535
- students enrolled
Donaldson Elem Sch has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Allegheny Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422520000707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Donaldson Elem Sch held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 422520000707 · Oakdale, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 15.7:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: West Allegheny Shs (1,031 students)
Donaldson Elem Sch held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Donaldson Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Allegheny
West Allegheny Shs
1,031 students
- West Allegheny
West Allegheny Ms
796 students
- Wilson El Sch
Wilson El Sch
586 students
- This school
Donaldson Elem Sch
535 students
- Mckee El Sch
Mckee El Sch
521 students
What this shows Donaldson Elem Sch reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donaldson Elem Sch compares
Donaldson Elem Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 61% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,013
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Donaldson Elem Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Allegheny Sd reports $18,013 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donaldson Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Allegheny Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Allegheny Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckee El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donaldson Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Oakdale
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donaldson Elem Sch
How many students attend Donaldson Elem Sch?
Donaldson Elem Sch has 535 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakdale, PA. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donaldson Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Donaldson Elem Sch is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donaldson Elem Sch?
22.5% of students at Donaldson Elem Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donaldson Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Donaldson Elem Sch is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Oakdale, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donaldson Elem Sch?
Donaldson Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in West Allegheny Sd?
Besides Donaldson Elem Sch, West Allegheny Sd also operates West Allegheny Shs (1,031 students), West Allegheny Ms (796 students), and Wilson El Sch (586 students). See the West Allegheny Sd district page for the complete list.