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Donlon Elementary School vs. Fairlands Elementary School

Should you attend Donlon Elementary School or Fairlands Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Donlon Elementary School
4150 Dorman Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Fairlands Elementary School
4151 West Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Donlon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Fairlands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 729 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Donlon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 696 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairlands Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
729 students
696 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Donlon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fairlands Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Donlon Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fairlands Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Donlon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fairlands Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Donlon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fairlands Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#306 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
#154 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Donlon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fairlands Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
79%
(Top 5% in CA)
82%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Donlon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
81%
(Top 5% in CA)
85%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Donlon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in CA)
70-74%
(Top 5% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Donlon Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fairlands Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
143
119
Grade 1 Students
116
96
Grade 2 Students
97
118
Grade 3 Students
120
120
Grade 4 Students
126
121
Grade 5 Students
127
122

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Donlon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fairlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
74%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Donlon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fairlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Donlon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fairlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Donlon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fairlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
14%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Donlon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fairlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Donlon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fairlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pleasanton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Donlon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fairlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Donlon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fairlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(19-20 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Donlon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fairlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pleasanton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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