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Donaldson Way Elementary

Napa Valley Unified · Napa County · 430 Donaldson Way, American Canyon, CA 94589-1130

(707) 644-4486 · www.dwes.nvusd.org

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7/10
#2280
Rank 2280 out of 5,722
Top 40%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2388 · 58th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2378 · 58th percentile
Science7/10 · #2022 · 64th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Donaldson Way Elementary sits in American Canyon, a quietly growing city at the southern edge of Napa County — close enough to the Bay Area to feel connected, but with a more relaxed, small-town pace that a lot of families find refreshing. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a slight standout, and it serves a diverse community that reflects American Canyon's evolving character. Families who want a neighborhood school with a genuine sense of community, without the intensity of more competitive suburban districts nearby, tend to feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

268 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
116 (43%)
White
44 (16%)
Filipino
36 (13%)
Multiple Races
35 (13%)
Asian
22 (8%)
African American
13 (5%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners56 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged176 (66%)
Students with Disabilities40 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

528
Enrollment
22.2
Teachers (FTE)
23.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
26.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #3525 · 42nd percentile

52 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found