- Enrollment
- 2,583
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pleasanton, CA
Donlon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Donlon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002009283
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donlon Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Pleasanton · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Donlon Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donlon Elementary ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Pleasanton, CA.
School address
District: Pleasanton Unified · California
NCES ID 060002009283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Donlon Elementary held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 060002009283 · Pleasanton, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
700 enr · 23.3:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Amador Valley High (2,583 students)
Donlon Elementary held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Donlon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amador Valley
Amador Valley High
2,583 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
2,169 students
- Thomas S. Hart
Thomas S. Hart Middle
1,129 students
- Harvest Park M 1,015
Harvest Park Middle
1,015 students
- Pleasanton Mid 944
Pleasanton Middle
944 students
- This school 700
Donlon Elementary
700 students
What this shows Donlon Elementary reports 700 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donlon Elementary compares
Donlon Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 700 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
700
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the California average of 55.5%
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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,170
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 700 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 67.1%
White 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Donlon Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Pleasanton Unified reports $16,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donlon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amador Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas S. Hart Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harvest Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasanton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donlon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Pleasanton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fairlands Elementary
Standard public school
670 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Valley View Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Walnut Grove Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Lydiksen Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Alisal Elementary
Standard public school
544 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Vintage Hills Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~700 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donlon Elementary
How many students attend Donlon Elementary?
Donlon Elementary has 700 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pleasanton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 729 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donlon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Donlon Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donlon Elementary?
6.9% of students at Donlon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donlon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Donlon Elementary is Asian at 67.1% of enrollment, in Pleasanton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donlon Elementary?
Donlon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Donlon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pleasanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Donlon Elementary ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasanton Unified?
Besides Donlon Elementary, Pleasanton Unified also operates Amador Valley High (2,583 students), Foothill High (2,169 students), and Thomas S. Hart Middle (1,129 students). See the Pleasanton Unified district page for the complete list.