Dan Mini Elementary vs Donaldson Way Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dan Mini Elementary
Vallejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
Donaldson Way Elementary
American Canyon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students
| Measure | Dan Mini Elementary Vallejo, California | Donaldson Way Elementary American Canyon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4287 of 5,693 | #2207 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44398 of 50,301 | #28838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 433 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| city | Vallejo | American Canyon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donaldson Way Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 20.7).
- •Donaldson Way Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Donaldson Way Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 31%).
- •Donaldson Way Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 77.4%).
- •Dan Mini Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.5 vs 26.4).
- •Donaldson Way Elementary is the larger school with 528 students compared with 433.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dan Mini Elementary better than Donaldson Way Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Donaldson Way Elementary ranks higher (44.6 vs 20.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dan Mini Elementary and Donaldson Way Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Vallejo and American Canyon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dan Mini Elementary: 433. Donaldson Way Elementary: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dan Mini Elementary and Donaldson Way Elementary rank in California?
Dan Mini Elementary is 4287th of 5,693 and Donaldson Way Elementary is 2207th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).