Donley Elementary School

2961 E LAKE LANSING RD
EAST LANSING, MI 48823

266 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Donley Elementary School is a prominent institution within the East Lansing Public Schools district in Michigan. Located on East Lake Lansing Road, the school serves a diverse student population and is deeply integrated into the local East Lansing community. As part of a district known for its strong emphasis on academic achievement and inclusive learning environments, Donley Elementary focuses on fostering both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students from kindergarten through the early elementary grades.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive, high-quality educational experience that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school. By leveraging resources from the East Lansing Public Schools system, Donley offers a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. With its accessible location and active community involvement, the school functions as a foundational pillar for local families, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow, explore, and achieve their full potential.

266

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Donley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	40
Black	50
Asian	20
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
120 (45.1 %)
Black
50 (18.8 %)
Hispanic
40 (15.0 %)
Two or More
35 (13.2 %)
Asian
20 (7.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Lansing School District
Phone:	(517)333-7370
Website:	http://elps.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 43

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 42