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Donner Trail Earns US News and World Report Recognition

US News Award BadgeDonner Trail has been recognized in 2022 as one of the BEST Elementary Schools in California. #48 specifically, out of 7,163 elementary schools in the state. You can read more about Donner Trail Elementary and the award here: https://tinyurl.com/yjecbepb

Donner Trail Elementary is a public school located in Kingvale, CA, which is in a distant rural setting. The student population of Donner Trail Elementary is 58 and the school serves K-5. At Donner Trail Elementary, 85% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 95% scored at or above that level for reading.
The school’s minority student enrollment is 10%. The student-teacher ratio is 15:1, which is better than that of the district.
The student population is made up of 43% female students and 57% male students. The school enrolls 12% economically disadvantaged students. There are 4 equivalent full-time teachers.

At a Glance:
STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO 15:1 MATH PROFICENCY 85% READING PROFICENCY 95%