Donner Trail Elementary School

52755 Donner Pass Rd.
Soda Springs, CA 95728
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 55 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Donner Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 55 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Donner Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Donner Trail Elementary School's student population of 55 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
55 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Donner Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donner Trail Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#148 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Donner Trail Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Donner Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Donner Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Donner Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
6%
55%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
87%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Donner Trail Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Donner Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Donner Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Donner Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Donner Trail Elementary School is ranked #148 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Donner Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Donner Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Expeditionary Learning, Truckee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Donner Trail Elementary School?
55 students attend Donner Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Donner Trail Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donner Trail Elementary School?
Donner Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Donner Trail Elementary School offer ?
Donner Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Donner Trail Elementary School part of?
Donner Trail Elementary School is part of Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 55 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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