Serving 30 students in grades 5, Donald D. Lum Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
46%
12%
Hispanic
13%
55%
Black
7%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Donald D. Lum Elementary School?
30 students attend Donald D. Lum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Donald D. Lum Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donald D. Lum Elementary School?
Donald D. Lum Elementary School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Donald D. Lum Elementary School offer ?
Donald D. Lum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Donald D. Lum Elementary School part of?
Donald D. Lum Elementary School is part of Alameda Unified School District.
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