Donelson Hills Elementary School

www.waterford.k12.mi.us

392 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Donelson Hills Elementary School is a public school located in Waterford, Michigan, serving students as part of the Waterford School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the well-being of its student body. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum, Donelson Hills focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various educational activities and community-focused initiatives.

As a member of the Waterford school community, Donelson Hills places a high value on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure a cohesive and effective learning experience. The school is dedicated to maintaining a safe, inclusive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families looking for more information on the school’s current programs, policies, and district resources, the official website at [www.waterford.k12.mi.us](http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us) serves as a central hub for updates and ongoing school communication.

392

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Donelson Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	135
Black	86
Asian	9
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

Hispanic
135 (34.4%)
White
128 (32.7%)
Black
86 (21.9%)
Two or More
33 (8.4%)
Asian
9 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	No
District:	Waterford School District
Phone:	(248)682-9530
Website:	http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 93

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 64