Donaldson Elementary School

Summary:

Donaldson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, serving 551 students in grades K-5 and part of the highly-ranked West Allegheny School District.

Donaldson Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking of 4th out of 1,526 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with high proficiency rates in PSSA tests across all grades and subjects, outperforming the state and district averages. Donaldson Elementary School excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking highly for female, male, white, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students. Nearby Wilson Elementary School and McKee Elementary School, also part of the West Allegheny School District, demonstrate strong academic performance as well.

Donaldson Elementary School's higher spending per student compared to the state average suggests that the school has access to significant resources and funding, which may contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes. The school's consistent high rankings, exceptional test scores, and efficient use of resources make it a model for other elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

Detail:

Public K-5

600 Donaldson Road
Oakdale, PA 15071

(724) 213-1010

District: West Allegheny School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,733

Students who attend Donaldson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Allegheny Middle School
High:	West Allegheny Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 551

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

Two or more races:

4.2%

African American:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Donaldson Elementary School ranks better than 99.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the West Allegheny School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.31. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Donaldson Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the West Allegheny School District. Racial makeup is: White (87.8%), two or more races (4.2%), African American (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the West Allegheny School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Donaldson Elementary School is 15.8, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the West Allegheny School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Donaldson Elementary School is $15,733, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the West Allegheny School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Donaldson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Donaldson Elementary School 4^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Donaldson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

West Allegheny School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Allegheny School District 20^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Donaldson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Donaldson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2004	70.60	422^nd	1308	67.7%
2005	75.96	286^th	1299	78.0%
2006	82.43	150^th	1545	90.3%
2007	76.83	315^th	1555	79.7%
2008	71.20	443^rd	1551	71.4%
2009	78.50	238^th	1549	84.6%
2010	75.35	331^st	1579	79.0%
2011	81.96	151^st	1597	90.5%
2012	84.74	64^th	1599	96.0%
2013	85.97	57^th	1519	96.2%
2014	86.18	61^st	1467	95.8%
2015	84.80	167^th	1474	88.7%
2016	82.31	233^rd	1554	85.0%
2017	82.70	230^th	1547	85.1%
2018	87.71	104^th	1530	93.2%
2019	89.57	72^nd	1544	95.3%
2021	94.06	25^th	1433	98.3%
2022	94.02	20^th	1534	98.7%
2023	95.14	6^th	1534	99.6%
2024	95.31	4^th	1526	99.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Donaldson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.52	4^th	1414	99.7%
2024	98.38	1^st	1432	99.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Donaldson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	95.04	2^nd	1488	99.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Donaldson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	98.02	8^th	1084	99.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Donaldson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	94.25	10^th	1495	99.3%

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Rank History for White students at Donaldson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.46	23^rd	1236	98.1%
2024	94.30	7^th	1229	99.4%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Donaldson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	357	13	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
2005	359	23	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
2006	361	19	10	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
2007	389	18	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	419
2008	384	11	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	10	420
2009	403	11	12	3	0	n/a	n/a	6	435
2010	427	7	21	4	2	n/a	n/a	12	473
2011	412	8	13	5	2	2	12	0	454
2012	415	8	19	5	1	0	11	0	459
2013	415	5	16	6	1	0	17	0	460
2014	442	5	17	4	1	0	24	0	493
2015	454	5	4	4	0	0	19	0	486
2016	458	11	11	7	0	0	19	0	506
2017	457	13	23	14	0	0	25	0	532
2018	447	14	28	11	0	0	24	0	524
2019	450	16	31	15	0	0	21	0	533
2020	468	13	31	16	1	0	31	0	560
2021	453	14	29	25	2	1	31	0	555
2022	502	11	31	19	2	1	24	0	590
2023	484	17	15	11	0	1	23	0	551

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 Donaldson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	381	23.2	16.4	0
2005	393	25.9	15.2	0
2006	394	25.1	15.7	11.4
2007	419	26.6	15.8	12.2
2008	420	30.8	13.6	14.4
2009	435	31.6	13.7	12.1
2010	473	32.6	14.4	15.2
2011	454	32.7	13.8	15
2012	459	32.0	14.3	13.5
2013	460	30.4	15.0	12.8
2014	493	31.3	15.7	12.6
2015	486	31.0	15.6	10.3
2016	506	32.0	15.8	18.6
2017	532	33.0	16.0	18.8
2018	524	34.0	15.3	15.8
2019	533	34.0	15.6	16.1
2020	560	33.0	16.9	15.5
2021	555	32.7	16.9	16.9
2022	590	32.7	18.0	23.1
2023	551	34.7	15.8	24

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 Donaldson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	381	23.2	16.4	0
2005	393	25.9	15.2	0
2006	394	25.1	15.7	11.4
2007	419	26.6	15.8	12.2
2008	420	30.8	13.6	14.4
2009	435	31.6	13.7	12.1
2010	473	32.6	14.4	15.2
2011	454	32.7	13.8	15
2012	459	32.0	14.3	13.5
2013	460	30.4	15.0	12.8
2014	493	31.3	15.7	12.6
2015	486	31.0	15.6	10.3
2016	506	32.0	15.8	18.6
2017	532	33.0	16.0	18.8
2018	524	34.0	15.3	15.8
2019	533	34.0	15.6	16.1
2020	560	33.0	16.9	15.5
2021	555	32.7	16.9	16.9
2022	590	32.7	18.0	23.1
2023	551	34.7	15.8	24

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Donaldson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$208 (1.4%)	$15,163 (98.6%)	$15,371
2020	$281 (1.9%)	$14,434 (98.1%)	$14,715
2021	$742 (4.9%)	$14,480 (95.1%)	$15,222
2022	$930 (5.9%)	$14,802 (94.1%)	$15,733

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Donaldson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 72^nd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 6^th of 1534 Elementary schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Donaldson Elementary School)	87.5	93.1	5.6%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Donaldson Elementary School)	85.4	88.5	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Donaldson Elementary School)	83.5	90.3	6.8%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Donaldson Elementary School)	96.7	95.2	1.5%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Donaldson Elementary School)	77	91.5	14.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Donaldson Elementary School)	92.4	89.2	3.2%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Donaldson Elementary School)	95	86	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Donaldson Elementary School)	87.6	90.8	3.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Donaldson Elementary School)	96.7	95.2	1.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Donaldson Elementary School)	85.3	88.6	3.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	533	551	3.4%
African American	16	17	6.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	31	15	51.6%
Hispanic	15	11	26.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	450	484	7.6%
Two or More Races	21	23	9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.1%	24%	7.8%

Schools Near Donaldson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Donaldson Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 Donaldson Road	Oakdale	15071	Allegheny County	West Allegheny School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 213-1010	551	35	15.8	24.0%	484 (87.8%)	17 (3.1%)	11 (2.0%)	15 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.2%)	95.3	4^th of 1526 public elementary schools	99.7%		95.1	6^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.6%	2	88.6	93.1	86.7		89.5	97.7	97.7	87.5	95.4	90.3		91.1	$15,733	$930	$14,802
McKee Elementary School	Public	K-5	1501 Oakdale Rd	Oakdale	15071	Allegheny County	West Allegheny School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 693-8451	489	38	13.0	38.2%	395 (80.8%)	9 (1.8%)	20 (4.1%)	32 (6.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.3%)	85.8	175^th of 1526 public elementary schools	88.5%		87	157^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.8%	18	83.3	78.2	67.6		76.1	87.3	87.3	77.3	74.7	73.1		74.9	$17,523	$929	$16,594
Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-5	100 Bruno Lane	Imperial	15126	Allegheny County	West Allegheny School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 695-3300	531	40	13.3	29.8%	474 (89.3%)	15 (2.8%)	9 (1.7%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.5%)	93.4	22^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	98.6%		89.3	108^th of 1534 public elementary schools	93.0%	86	90.6	91.5	87.9		90.0	95.1	95.1	86.5	85.3	78.3		83.2	$17,054	$927	$16,127
South Fayette Elementary School	Public	K-2	3620 Old Oakdale Rd	Mc Donald	15057	Washington County	South Fayette Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 221-4542	735	42	17.7	15.5%	491 (66.8%)	19 (2.6%)	21 (2.9%)	158 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (6.1%)								(n/a)													$15,047	$364	$14,683
South Fayette Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1200 Lt Will Way	Mc Donald	15057	Washington County	South Fayette Township School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 221-4542	838	59	14.2	13.2%	547 (65.3%)	18 (2.1%)	18 (2.1%)	210 (25.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.1%)	92.1	39^th of 1526 public elementary schools	97.4%		93.4	30^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.0%	9	80.9	84.8	74.6		79.9	94.9	94.9	82.9	85.2	86.4		85.0	$12,878	$503	$12,375
McCormick Elementary School	Public	K-4	2801 Beaver Grade Rd	Moon Township	15108	Allegheny County	Moon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 264-9440	184	13	13.7	6.0%	155 (84.2%)	4 (2.2%)	3 (1.6%)	17 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	90.6	77^th of 1526 public elementary schools	95.0%		95	9^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.4%	68	96.9	79.1			86.7	90.7	90.7	93.7	81.4			86.7	$17,352	$352	$16,999
Fort Cherry Elementary Center	Public	K-6	110 Fort Cherry Road	Mc Donald	15057	Washington County	Fort Cherry School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 796-1551	455	39	11.7	46.4%	404 (88.8%)	5 (1.1%)	12 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.3%)	82.6	233^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	84.7%		74.6	391^st of 1534 public elementary schools	74.5%	158	81.0	71.5	54.7	48.8	62.5	93.5	93.5	81.0	71.4	71.9	67.1	72.3	$17,601	$848	$16,753
J H Brooks Elementary School	Public	K-4	1720 Hassam Rd	Moon Township	15108	Allegheny County	Moon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 264-9440	377	24	15.9	27.3%	273 (72.4%)	27 (7.2%)	25 (6.6%)	21 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.2%)	90.3	86^th of 1526 public elementary schools	94.4%		89.2	112^th of 1534 public elementary schools	92.7%	26	76.9	85.8			82.2	94.5	94.5	84.6	81.5			82.8	$17,494	$355	$17,139
Montour Elementary School	Public	K-4	221 Clever Rd	Mc Kees Rocks	15136	Allegheny County	Montour School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 489-8300	1,191	78	15.1	26.4%	961 (80.7%)	79 (6.6%)	29 (2.4%)	42 (3.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (6.5%)	86.7	154^th of 1526 public elementary schools	89.9%		84.1	211^th of 1534 public elementary schools	86.2%	57	79.4	82.3			80.9	90.0	90.0	74.1	79.0			76.5	$17,931	$767	$17,165
Chartiers Valley Primary School	Public	K-2	125 Thoms Run Rd	Bridgeville	15017	Allegheny County	Chartiers Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 429-3270	879	55	15.9	29.5%	631 (71.8%)	26 (3.0%)	24 (2.7%)	133 (15.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.2%)								(n/a)													$18,009	$671	$17,339

Frequently Asked Questions about Donaldson Elementary School

What district is Donaldson Elementary School in?

West Allegheny School District

How many students attend Donaldson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 551 students attended Donaldson Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Donaldson Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : West Allegheny Middle School
High : West Allegheny Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Donaldson Elementary School?

Students at Donaldson Elementary School are 88% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

Is Donaldson Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Donaldson Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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