SAMUEL R. DONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Samuel R. Donald Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bloomingdale School District school district, located in BLOOMINGDALE, NJ with about 173 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Samuel R. Donald Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Samuel R. Donald Elementary School, located in Bloomingdale, New Jersey, is a community-focused public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Bloomingdale School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for maintaining a small-town atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to create a safe space that encourages curiosity and long-term academic growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Samuel R. Donald Elementary places a strong emphasis on character education and community involvement. The school typically offers a variety of programs and extracurricular activities designed to enrich the student experience and promote physical and creative development. By focusing on foundational skills in literacy and mathematics alongside a nurturing approach to student well-being, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the higher grade levels of the Bloomingdale public school system.

For more information, contact Samuel R. Donald Elementary School at (973) 838-5353 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.