Donner Trail Elementary

Tahoe-Truckee Unified
52755 Donner Pass Rd.
Kingvale, CA 96161
55 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Donner Trail Elementary, located in the mountain community of Kingvale, California, is a unique, small-scale school within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. Because of its remote location near Donner Summit, the school serves a tight-knit community and prides itself on fostering a supportive, family-like atmosphere. The school's educational approach often integrates its stunning alpine surroundings, encouraging students to engage with the natural environment while pursuing core academic standards.

As a member of the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, Donner Trail benefits from the broader resources of the district while maintaining the personalized attention characteristic of a rural schoolhouse. The faculty emphasizes character development, student wellness, and project-based learning to meet the needs of a diverse student body. By balancing high academic expectations with the lifestyle of the High Sierra, the school provides a distinct educational experience that prioritizes community involvement and student-centered growth.
55
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
5.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    48 (87.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (5.5 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (5.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.8 %)
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: Tahoe-Truckee Unified
Phone: (530)582-2720
Website: http://dt.ttusd.org/pages/donner_trail_elementary
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 3
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 3
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 8
Gender Ratio