DONLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Go back
4150 DORMAN RD
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
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Phone: 925-426-4220
School Information
  • GreatSchools Rating: 9
  • Educational Climate: High
  • Technology Measure: Low
  • Type: Public
  • Grades: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
  • District: Pleasanton Unified School District
  • Students/Teacher: 21
  • Students/Grade: 138.3
  • Number Students: 830
  • Number Teachers: 39
  • Number Classrooms: 25
  • Expense/Pupil: $4,900.00 - 5,099.99
  • Poverty Level: 0 - 5.9 PERCENT
  • Number Computers: 41
  • Number PCs: 0
  • Number Macs: 041
  • Principal: Ms Amy Simione
  • CHARTER SCHOOL
  • GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT
  • BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
  • ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
  • YEAR ROUND CLASSES
  • VOC-TECH
  • ADULT EDUCATION
  • NCLB SCHOOL
  • BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
  • COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
  • AYP SCHOOL
  • INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
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School Ratings & Reviews

School Ratings (21 ratings)
Maximum Rating: 5




    School Reviews (13 Reviews)
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    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-07-02
    "Donlon has been a good school for my 2 children. They do have an issue regarding their system for collecting "donations" for school supplies. I feel cornered into purchasing a school supplied kit for twice the price I could othewise pay for the items. Handing out the supply list at Back To School night is NOT acceptable; last time I checked BTS night is several days AFTER the school year begins. Otherwise, my kids have been fortunate in their teachers, who for the most part have been excellent. Parents are also heavily involved in the classroom."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-06-08
    "I can give it only an average rating. On the positive side, it is a friendly place. There is a lot of parent involvement here which I like and the current principal is nice enough. However, the quality of teachers is mixed. Some are great and some are only mediocre. They seem overwhelmed and often unmotivated. They teach to testing, so scores remain high, but if you are move here for the educational opportunities in Pleasanton, you will probably be disappointed. We have just been told class size is increasing again! Buildings are crowded and classrooms are too small for the amount of students now. I cringe to think of 5 more students in each class next year. Donlon is planning to go to a split arrival schedule to accommodate everyone. We have 2 children and moved here 3 years ago for the schools. We have been renting and decided not to buy here. We can get more for our investment somewhere else. Pleasanton schools are not bad but not good enough. One other budget note, all students are asked to contribute $45 for school supplies,(no list is provided so you can do it yourself). You will be asked to contribute $40 per classroom and another $10 for an agenda."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-06-08
    "Whoever posted the review on 6/8/12 is incorrect about the school supplies! The program which provides the supplies for $45 is optional and the supply list is always (every year so far) available to ALL parents during back to school night. I choose to participate in the FUNDRAISER for the school supplies because it helps the teachers at Donlon by providing the same supplies to every child. It is very convenient for me as a parent, I don't have to drive from store to store looking for supplies. The PTA at Donlon has in the past supported the students, parents and teachers and I hope it will continue on the same path. Donlon has great teachers that are dedicated and a principal who is super active at school with the students and staff. There might be many changes coming the schools in Pleasanton, but for now the schools are better then in Dublin, Livermore or San Ramon."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-10-22
    "We moved here two years ago, specifically to take advantage of the excellent educational opportunities Donlon could provide to our children. We have found the staff, teachers, and principal at Donlon to be incredibly supportive, positive, and genuinely committed to ensuring students reach their full potential in a very nurturing environment. The sense of community among parents and families at Donlon is also exceptional, and we feel extremely grateful to have found such a wonderful school community for our children."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-06-29
    "My son has been going to Donlon for 3 years now and I couldn't be happier with how he has progressed academically as well as how Donlon has helped develop his character. So far, ever teacher he has been assigned to has always had a genuine interest in his education. Our outgoing principal didn't seem to have much time to adjust to Donlon, but she did have some very big shoes to fill taking Mr. Schwitzer's place! I am sure whoever fills the position will have the full support of the staff and the parents as both are always very active and involved in everything."
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