Elitha Donner Elementary

9461 Soaring Oaks Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758

706 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Elitha Donner Elementary is a public school located in the Elk Grove Unified School District in Elk Grove, California. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a positive, inclusive environment for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core subjects with character development initiatives designed to help students become responsible and engaged community members.

The campus, situated in a quiet residential neighborhood on Soaring Oaks Drive, serves as a hub for local families. The school prides itself on its active parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, staff, and the community. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, Elitha Donner Elementary utilizes modern instructional practices and supportive resources to meet the individual needs of its learners, striving to maintain the high standards associated with the Elk Grove school system.

706

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elitha Donner Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	201
Black	79
Asian	232
Two or More	63
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	13

Asian
232 (32.9%)
Hispanic
201 (28.5%)
White
117 (16.6%)
Black
79 (11.2%)
Two or More
63 (8.9%)
Pacific Islander
13 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Elk Grove Unified
Phone:	(916)683-3073
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	706
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	414
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Elitha Donner Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	117
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	101
Grade 6	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Elitha Donner Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	367	52%
Male	339	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)