Alisal Elementary School vs. Donlon Elementary School
Should you attend Alisal Elementary School or Donlon Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alisal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Donlon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 553 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alisal Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 729 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Donlon 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 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
553 students
729 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1387 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#306 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
81%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
118
143
Grade 1 Students
77
116
Grade 2 Students
80
97
Grade 3 Students
100
120
Grade 4 Students
92
126
Grade 5 Students
86
127
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
50%
74%
% Hispanic
11%
6%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
27%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
