Excellent
#166 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 6% in state
Donaldson Elem Sch
Elementary School · West Allegheny Sd · Oakdale, PA
A West Allegheny Sd elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 Donaldson Road, Oakdale, PA 15071
- Math 90% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 91% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Donaldson Elem Sch score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 90% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (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 PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Donaldson Elem Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,157
Median home value
$249,300
Median rent
$1,476/mo
College educated
48%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15071; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckee EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Bradley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | 3–12 | 4.4 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| South Fayette EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–2 | 4.4 mi | 724 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Allegheny Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,013NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Donaldson Elem Sch is listed in West Allegheny SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Donaldson Elem Sch
Donaldson Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Oakdale, PA, part of West Allegheny Sd, serving approximately 548 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Donaldson Elem Sch
What grades does Donaldson Elem Sch serve?
Donaldson Elem Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Donaldson Elem Sch?
Donaldson Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donaldson Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Donaldson Elem Sch is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Donaldson Elem Sch rank in PA?
Donaldson Elem Sch ranks #166 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Donaldson Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Donaldson Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Donaldson Elem Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Donaldson Elem Sch has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Donaldson Elem Sch a charter school?
No, Donaldson Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Donaldson Elem Sch a Title I school?
No, Donaldson Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Donaldson Elem Sch?
25.9% of students at Donaldson Elem Sch 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
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (724) 213-1010
- Area population (ZIP 15071)
- 12,455
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 15071; 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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