Donald L. Rheem Elementary

441 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Donald L. Rheem Elementary School, located in the residential community of Moraga, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. Part of the Moraga School District, the school is known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a close-knit campus culture that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. It benefits from a high level of parental involvement and community support, which fosters a collaborative environment aimed at helping students reach their full potential.

Beyond its core curriculum, Rheem Elementary places a significant emphasis on creating a well-rounded educational experience. The school offers various programs that encourage creativity, physical fitness, and civic responsibility, often leveraging its suburban setting to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere. By maintaining small class sizes and high standards for student achievement, the school consistently ranks among the top-performing elementary institutions in the region, preparing its students for success as they transition into the middle school level.

441

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Donald L. Rheem Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	59
Black	6
Asian	82
Two or More	92

White
202 (45.8%)
Two or More
92 (20.9%)
Asian
82 (18.6%)
Hispanic
59 (13.4%)
Black
6 (1.4%)

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:	Moraga Elementary
Phone:	(925)376-4441
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 92

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 77