Donelson Hills Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waterford, Michigan 48328 · Waterford School District
#1273 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#42926 of 50,301 nationally
About Donelson Hills Elementary School
Donelson Hills Elementary School is a public elementary located in Waterford, in the Waterford School District school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 392 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1273rd of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 392.
There are 16 schools in Waterford; Donelson Hills Elementary School ranks 14th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)33%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.7
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 Donelson Hills Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Donelson Hills Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Oakside Prep Academy
Waterford · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,424 students · 411 m away
Momentum Academy
Waterford · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
219 students · 963 m away
Waterford Mott High School
Waterford · Public high · Grades 9–12
963 students · 1.8 km away
Childrens Village School
Pontiac · Public other · Grades K–12
56 students · 2.0 km away
Waterford Montessori Academy
Waterford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
188 students · 2.7 km away
Alcott School
Pontiac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students · 3.2 km away
Whitman Elementary School
Pontiac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
611 students · 3.4 km away
Pontiac Academy for Excellence
Pontiac · Charter other · Grades K–12
553 students · 3.4 km away
Cooley Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students · 3.9 km away
Knudsen Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
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392 students
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392 students
Wegienka Elementary School
Flat Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
392 students
Ellis Elementary School
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391 students
Big Rock Elementary School
Chesaning · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
393 students
East Jordan Elementary School
East Jordan · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
393 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Donelson Hills Elementary School a good school?
Donelson Hills Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 23.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1273 of 1,581 in Michigan. 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Donelson Hills Elementary School ranks #1273 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #42926 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Donelson Hills Elementary School?
Donelson Hills Elementary School had 392 students in 2025.
Is Donelson Hills Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Donelson Hills Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Donelson Hills Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Donelson Hills Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.