Donaldson Way Elementary vs Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.0 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
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy
Vallejo · Public elementary · Grades K–8
615 students
| Measure | Donaldson Way Elementary American Canyon, California | Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy Vallejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2207 of 5,693 | #5133 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28838 of 50,301 | #48228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 528 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 18% |
| city | American Canyon | Vallejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donaldson Way Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 13.7).
- •Donaldson Way Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 18%).
- •Donaldson Way Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 25%).
- •Donaldson Way Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 83.3%).
- •Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 26.4).
- •Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy is the larger school with 615 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 Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Donaldson Way Elementary ranks higher (44.6 vs 13.7 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 Donaldson Way Elementary and Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between American Canyon and Vallejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donaldson Way Elementary: 528. Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donaldson Way Elementary and Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy rank in California?
Donaldson Way Elementary is 2207th of 5,693 and Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy is 5133rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).