Marion Donaldson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tucson, Arizona 85704 · Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
#477 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#27403 of 50,301 nationally
About Marion Donaldson Elementary School
Marion Donaldson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Tucson, in the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 212 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 477th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 212.
There are 214 schools in Tucson; Marion Donaldson Elementary School ranks 80th of 197 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Marion Donaldson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Marion Donaldson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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286 students · 2.5 km away
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
827 students · 2.7 km away
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Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students · 2.8 km away
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
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Butterfield Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
459 students · 2.9 km away
Winifred Harelson Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
407 students · 2.9 km away
La Cima Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
337 students · 3.1 km away
Carden of Tucson
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
57 students · 3.6 km away
Lulu Walker School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students · 3.6 km away
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Fort Thomas Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marion Donaldson Elementary School a good school?
Marion Donaldson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 46.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #477 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Marion Donaldson Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Marion Donaldson Elementary School ranks #477 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #27403 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Marion Donaldson Elementary School?
Marion Donaldson Elementary School had 212 students in 2025.
Is Marion Donaldson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Marion Donaldson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Marion Donaldson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Marion Donaldson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.