Donaldson Way Elementary

430 Donaldson Way
American Canyon, CA 94589

www.dwes.nvusd.org

490 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Donaldson Way Elementary School is a public school located in American Canyon, California, serving students as part of the Napa Valley Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic achievement, personal growth, and the development of well-rounded students. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, the school emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy while encouraging critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to prepare students for future educational success.

Beyond the classroom, Donaldson Way Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the social-emotional well-being of its student body. The school frequently collaborates with parents and the local community to enrich the educational experience through various school-wide programs, extracurricular activities, and supportive services. By cultivating a positive school culture, the staff aims to ensure that every student feels valued, motivated, and empowered to reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

490

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Donaldson Way Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	219
Black	14
Asian	109
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
219 (44.7 %)
Asian
109 (22.2 %)
White
89 (18.2 %)
Two or More
56 (11.4 %)
Black
14 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Napa Valley Unified
Phone:	(707)644-4486
Website:	http://www.dwes.nvusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* 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 95

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 85