Donlon Elementary

donlon.pleasantonusd.net/

700 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Donlon Elementary School, located in the suburban community of Pleasanton, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK–5. As part of the Pleasanton Unified School District, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole child." The campus benefits from being situated in a high-performing district, consistently drawing support from an active parent community and benefiting from robust educational resources that foster high student achievement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities, including programs in technology, visual arts, and physical education. Donlon places a strong emphasis on character development and social-emotional learning, aiming to create a collaborative and inclusive culture among its student body. With a focus on preparing students for future academic success, the school maintains a reputation for high test scores and effective instructional practices, making it a cornerstone of the local Pleasanton neighborhood.

700

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Donlon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	58
Black	22
Asian	470
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
470 (67.1%)
White
107 (15.3%)
Hispanic
58 (8.3%)
Two or More
39 (5.6%)
Black
22 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
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:	Pleasanton Unified
Phone:	(925)426-4220
Website:	http://donlon.pleasantonusd.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 142

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 127