Donaldson Way Elementary vs Napa Junction Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donaldson Way Elementary
American Canyon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students
Napa Junction Elementary
American Canyon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
| Measure | Donaldson Way Elementary American Canyon, California | Napa Junction Elementary American Canyon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2207 of 5,693 | #3693 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28838 of 50,301 | #41088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 528 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 32% |
| city | American Canyon | American Canyon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donaldson Way Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 26.0).
- •Donaldson Way Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Donaldson Way Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Donaldson Way Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 69.9%).
- •Napa Junction Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.3 vs 26.4).
- •Napa Junction Elementary is the larger school with 531 students compared with 528.
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 Donaldson Way Elementary better than Napa Junction Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Donaldson Way Elementary ranks higher (44.6 vs 26.0 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 Donaldson Way Elementary and Napa Junction Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between American Canyon and American Canyon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donaldson Way Elementary: 528. Napa Junction Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donaldson Way Elementary and Napa Junction Elementary rank in California?
Donaldson Way Elementary is 2207th of 5,693 and Napa Junction Elementary is 3693rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).