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#5758 of 9,539 schools in CA
Donald Graham Elementary
Elementary School · Lake Elsinore Unified · Wildomar, CA
A Lake Elsinore Unified elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35450 Frederick St., Wildomar, CA 92595
- Math 39% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Donald Graham Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Donald Graham Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,128/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wildomar), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,132
Median home value
$523,500
Median rent
$2,042/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92595; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian School of WildomarPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–11 | 0.6 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Anne Sullivan Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.7 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Ronald Reagan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 514 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Elsinore Unified
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #2 of 24
- District spending per student
- $16,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Donald Graham Elementary is listed in Lake Elsinore Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Donald Graham Elementary
Donald Graham Elementary is a public elementary school in Wildomar, CA, part of Lake Elsinore Unified, serving approximately 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,758 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Donald Graham Elementary
What grades does Donald Graham Elementary serve?
Donald Graham Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Donald Graham Elementary?
Donald Graham Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald Graham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald Graham Elementary is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Donald Graham Elementary rank in CA?
Donald Graham Elementary ranks #5,758 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Donald Graham Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Donald Graham Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Donald Graham Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Donald Graham Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Donald Graham Elementary a charter school?
No, Donald Graham Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Donald Graham Elementary a Title I school?
No, Donald Graham Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Donald Graham Elementary?
64.7% of students at Donald Graham Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (951) 253-7590
- Area population (ZIP 92595)
- 34,505
- Area average commute
- 38.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92595; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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