- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · American Canyon, CA
Donaldson Way Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Donaldson Way Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062664004017
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donaldson Way Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in American Canyon · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.8:1
- large classes for California
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Donaldson Way Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donaldson Way Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in American Canyon, CA.
School address
District: Napa Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062664004017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Donaldson Way Elementary grew from 490 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 062664004017 · American Canyon, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 27.8:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: American Canyon High (1,720 students)
Donaldson Way Elementary grew from 490 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Donaldson Way Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Canyo
American Canyon High
1,720 students
- Napa High
Napa High
1,642 students
- Vintage High
Vintage High
1,622 students
- American Canyo
American Canyon Middle
1,074 students
- Redwood Middle
Redwood Middle
868 students
- This school 528
Donaldson Way Elementary
528 students
What this shows Donaldson Way Elementary reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donaldson Way Elementary compares
Donaldson Way Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 44.7%
White 19.5%
Asian 19.1%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Donaldson Way Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Napa Valley Unified reports $14,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donaldson Way Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Napa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vintage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donaldson Way Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in American Canyon
2 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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donaldson Way Elementary
How many students attend Donaldson Way Elementary?
Donaldson Way Elementary has 528 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in American Canyon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donaldson Way Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Donaldson Way Elementary is 27.8:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donaldson Way Elementary?
46.5% of students at Donaldson Way Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donaldson Way Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Donaldson Way Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment, in American Canyon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donaldson Way Elementary?
Donaldson Way Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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).
How does Donaldson Way Elementary rank among elementary schools in American Canyon?
By Resource Investment Index, Donaldson Way Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in American Canyon, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in American Canyon on the city page.
What other schools are in Napa Valley Unified?
Besides Donaldson Way Elementary, Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students), Napa High (1,642 students), and Vintage High (1,622 students). See the Napa Valley Unified district page for the complete list.