Donley Elementary School

Summary:

Donley Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Lansing, Michigan, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the East Lansing School District, which is ranked 114 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating.

Donley Elementary has seen a gradual increase in racial diversity, with a student population that is 45.11% White, 18.8% African American, 15.04% Hispanic, 7.52% Asian, 0.38% Native American, and 13.16% two or more races. However, the school faces some unique challenges, including a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 46.2% compared to the state average. Academically, Donley's performance on M-Step tests is generally below the East Lansing district and state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd-grade English Language Arts, Donley's proficiency rate was 63.4%, compared to 54.6% in the district and 39.6% statewide.

Donley Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 54.51% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby Glencairn School (25.75%) and Whitehills Elementary School (27.34%). Additionally, Donley's per-student spending of $16,903 is higher than the other East Lansing schools, which range from $13,189 to $20,515 per student. Interestingly, the nearby Haslett Public Schools consistently outperform the East Lansing district and the state in academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2961 E Lake Lansing Rd
       East Lansing, MI  48823-2280


(517) 333-7370

District: East Lansing School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
725th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,903 Help


Students who attend Donley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    MacDonald Middle School
High:    East Lansing High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  276

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.4%
African American:
22.8%
Hispanic:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Donley Elementary School ranks better than 51.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the East Lansing School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Donley Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.4%), African American (22.8%), Hispanic (14.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the East Lansing School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Donley Elementary School is 14, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the East Lansing School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Donley Elementary School is $16,903, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the East Lansing School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Donley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Donley Elementary School 725th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Donley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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East Lansing School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Lansing School District 114th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Donley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Donley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 42.51 1131st 1545 26.8%
2007 41.91 1156th 1565 26.1%
2008 55.65 886th 1577 43.8%
2009 65.45 647th 1589 59.3%
2010 61.45 807th 1552 48.0%
2011 62.62 700th 1552 54.9%
2012 52.17 799th 1566 49.0%
2013 52.63 784th 1563 49.8%
2014 50.32 833rd 1533 45.7%
2015 40.29 1002nd 1580 36.6%
2016 39.92 955th 1548 38.3%
2017 52.98 634th 1466 56.8%
2018 50.58 784th 1448 45.9%
2019 47.04 722nd 1408 48.7%
2022 32.80 877th 1344 34.7%
2023 37.55 889th 1470 39.5%
2024 48.34 725th 1486 51.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Donley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.95 800th 1397 42.7%
2019 58.79 403rd 1134 64.5%
2022 47.83 538th 1099 51.0%
2023 27.83 998th 1350 26.1%
2024 39.07 826th 1381 40.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Donley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.48 818th 1443 43.3%
2019 59.58 445th 1171 62.0%
2023 47.26 642nd 1321 51.4%
2024 47.50 657th 1342 51.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Donley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.76 723rd 1446 50.0%
2019 45.98 637th 1196 46.7%
2022 35.59 727th 1139 36.2%
2023 23.64 1005th 1334 24.7%
2024 42.30 744th 1347 44.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Donley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.11 125th 475 73.7%
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Rank History for White students at Donley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.13 602nd 1253 52.0%
2019 62.51 391st 1128 65.3%
2023 54.56 514th 1198 57.1%
2024 54.98 517th 1204 57.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Donley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 216 27 4 16 4 n/a n/a 0 267
1989 205 29 7 14 4 n/a n/a 0 259
1990 206 35 7 10 4 n/a n/a 0 262
1991 211 48 9 11 3 n/a n/a 0 282
1992 243 50 10 13 4 n/a n/a 0 320
1993 233 37 21 19 3 n/a n/a 0 313
1994 216 38 15 19 3 n/a n/a 0 291
1995 195 39 15 16 2 n/a n/a 0 267
1996 195 39 15 16 2 n/a n/a 0 267
1997 180 42 17 12 3 n/a n/a 0 254
1998 201 44 22 17 7 n/a n/a 0 291
1999 214 41 18 25 5 n/a n/a 0 303
2000 196 42 20 27 4 n/a n/a 0 289
2001 183 51 23 30 2 n/a n/a 0 289
2002 192 64 15 21 4 n/a n/a 0 296
2003 192 64 15 21 4 n/a n/a 0 296
2004 199 61 25 28 4 n/a n/a 21 338
2005 210 59 29 35 2 n/a n/a 13 348
2006 210 61 24 34 1 n/a n/a 19 349
2007 191 54 24 22 1 n/a n/a 50 342
2008 193 81 28 15 6 n/a n/a 0 323
2009 191 70 32 16 4 n/a n/a 3 316
2010 205 72 26 7 2 n/a n/a 1 313
2011 161 49 21 38 1 0 31 0 301
2012 169 47 21 35 1 0 32 0 305
2013 182 49 20 39 2 0 44 0 336
2014 186 54 19 42 2 0 38 0 341
2015 140 62 20 44 1 0 34 0 301
2016 137 52 22 38 0 0 27 0 276
2017 131 50 24 38 0 0 31 0 274
2018 126 54 16 39 0 0 38 0 273
2019 123 61 14 41 1 0 39 0 279
2020 122 56 17 46 0 0 42 0 283
2021 107 54 21 46 0 0 35 0 263
2022 114 49 23 49 0 0 36 0 271
2023 120 50 20 40 1 0 35 0 266
2024 117 63 20 39 1 0 36 0 276

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Donley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 n/a n/a n/a
1989 259 n/a n/a 15.4
1990 262 29.0 9.0 10.7
1991 282 n/a n/a n/a
1992 320 n/a n/a 15
1993 313 n/a 0.0 17.6
1994 291 16.1 18.1 14.4
1995 267 17.8 15.0 17.2
1996 267 17.8 15.0 17.2
1997 254 15.0 16.9 18.9
1998 291 18.0 16.2 17.2
1999 303 18.0 16.8 18.2
2000 289 18.4 15.7 22.1
2001 289 18.0 16.1 20.4
2002 296 18.3 16.2 24.3
2003 296 18.3 16.2 24.3
2004 338 20.2 16.7 38.2
2005 348 20.9 16.7 40.6
2006 349 23.6 14.8 43.6
2007 342 23.0 14.9 38.7
2008 323 23.5 13.7 34.4
2009 316 22.6 14.0 42.5
2010 313 19.1 16.3 46.2
2011 301 18.9 15.8 46.5
2012 305 18.9 16.0 45.2
2013 336 20.4 16.4 45.8
2014 341 21.8 15.6 50.4
2015 301 20.0 15.0 50.5
2016 276 18.0 15.3 49.3
2017 274 20.7 13.1 57.7
2018 273 19.9 13.6 56.8
2019 279 20.4 13.6 55.2
2020 283 19.9 14.1 49.8
2021 263 19.3 13.5 54
2022 271 17.0 15.9 59
2023 266 19.8 13.4 54.5
2024 276 19.7 14.0 57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Donley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 n/a n/a n/a
1989 259 n/a n/a 15.4
1990 262 29.0 9.0 10.7
1991 282 n/a n/a n/a
1992 320 n/a n/a 15
1993 313 n/a 0.0 17.6
1994 291 16.1 18.1 14.4
1995 267 17.8 15.0 17.2
1996 267 17.8 15.0 17.2
1997 254 15.0 16.9 18.9
1998 291 18.0 16.2 17.2
1999 303 18.0 16.8 18.2
2000 289 18.4 15.7 22.1
2001 289 18.0 16.1 20.4
2002 296 18.3 16.2 24.3
2003 296 18.3 16.2 24.3
2004 338 20.2 16.7 38.2
2005 348 20.9 16.7 40.6
2006 349 23.6 14.8 43.6
2007 342 23.0 14.9 38.7
2008 323 23.5 13.7 34.4
2009 316 22.6 14.0 42.5
2010 313 19.1 16.3 46.2
2011 301 18.9 15.8 46.5
2012 305 18.9 16.0 45.2
2013 336 20.4 16.4 45.8
2014 341 21.8 15.6 50.4
2015 301 20.0 15.0 50.5
2016 276 18.0 15.3 49.3
2017 274 20.7 13.1 57.7
2018 273 19.9 13.6 56.8
2019 279 20.4 13.6 55.2
2020 283 19.9 14.1 49.8
2021 263 19.3 13.5 54
2022 271 17.0 15.9 59
2023 266 19.8 13.4 54.5
2024 276 19.7 14.0 57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Donley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $938 (7.6%) $11,485 (92.4%) $12,423
2020 $1,443 (11.0%) $11,702 (89.0%) $13,146
2021 $1,786 (13.4%) $11,539 (86.6%) $13,325
2022 $2,643 (19.1%) $11,208 (80.9%) $13,851
2023 $2,214 (13.1%) $14,689 (86.9%) $16,903

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Donley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 722nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 889th of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Donley Elementary School)6145.3
 15.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Lansing School District)68.754
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Donley Elementary School)48.843.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (East Lansing School District)71.652.4
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Donley Elementary School)35.638.5
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Lansing School District)59.351.2
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Donley Elementary School)22.228.2
 6%
   4th Grade Math (East Lansing School District)44.749.2
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Donley Elementary School)58.340.5
 17.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Lansing School District)67.260.2
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Donley Elementary School)43.810.8
 33%
   5th Grade Math (East Lansing School District)5740.3
 16.7%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students279266
 4.7%
African American6150
 18%
American Indian11
Asian1420
 42.9%
Hispanic4140
 2.4%
Pacific Islander00
White123120
 2.4%
Two or More Races3935
 10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.2%54.5%
 0.7%


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Students at Donley Elementary School are 42% White, 23% African American, 14% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

Donley Elementary School ranks 725th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Donley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : MacDonald Middle School
High : East Lansing High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 276 students attended Donley Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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