C+
Average
69/100

Donaldson Way Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 430 Donaldson Way, American Canyon, CA 94589
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 57th percentile in California
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.00 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 48th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

69
Repit Score
out of 100
517
Students
enrolled
25.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%57/1000.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%48/100Students gain 1.00 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.11 in 2009–19; 46th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 32% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency53% (+5 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency49% (+12 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%52%reading -7 pts, math -12 pts33rd percentile (list)
Hispanic32%32%reading -8 pts, math -2 pts35th percentile (list)
Asian72%72%reading -6 pts, math -6 pts43rd percentile (list)
Multiracial50%30%reading -25 pts, math -42 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income37%37%reading -2 pts, math +4 pts49th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 430 Donaldson Way
City American Canyon
ZIP Code 94589
District 0626640
NCES School ID 062664004017
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 94589

Understanding the community around Donaldson Way Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $85,373
Per Capita Income $36,078
Poverty Rate 6.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%
High School or Higher 83.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $448,100
Median Rent $1,969
Owner-Occupied 63.1%
Renter-Occupied 36.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Donaldson Way Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 46.6%
White 18.6%
Asian 18.8%
Two or More Races 12.2%
Black 3.3%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 517
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 25.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Donaldson Way Elementary?
Donaldson Way Elementary has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Donaldson Way Elementary?
Donaldson Way Elementary has 517 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.9:1.
What grades does Donaldson Way Elementary serve?
Donaldson Way Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Donaldson Way Elementary receive per student?
Donaldson Way Elementary receives $16,566 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Donaldson Way Elementary in 94589 ▼
Avg Home Value
$505,528
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,576
1-Year Change
-1.5%
% Renters
36.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026