Elitha Donner Elementary School

9461 Soaring Oaks Drive

School District

Elk Grove Unified
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 26, 2023

The teachers are wonderful here. Mr. Broxton and Mr. Patton go above and beyond to make learning fun and enjoyable and a health learning space for my child to grow. My child does math practice online and reading homework nightly. A great group of friends, and the school is very transparent and supportive of my child’s development.
Submitted by parent on October 04, 2020

One of the worst elementary schools in the Elk Grove district. My daughter has always loved school and learning. This is her second year here and she has learned next to nothing. The teachers lack effort and there is so much bullying in which the school does nothing for. We have moved to another school for this reason.
Submitted by parent on March 29, 2020

Child attended K-6, great school in learning, teachers, overall operations. 5+ stars!
Submitted by parent on August 18, 2019

They are effective and trying their best.
Submitted by parent on May 29, 2018

0/10 horrible, difficult to everyday worry for your child who hates to get up and go to Elitha Donner Elementary school.
Submitted by other on February 20, 2016

friendly staff and teachers are very helpful ..Lots of interesting learning activities for kids and parents to do.
Submitted by parent on December 18, 2014

I am less than impressed with this school. Compared to other schools previously attended my children in Elk Grove, Donner lacks in field trips and activities. For example, in the 4 years that my children have been at this school we just attended the first performance held by students at the school. And it was held outside in December rather than in the multi-purpose room. There was no order to the event and people in attendance acted like it was a Wal-Mart on black Friday with pushing and rude behavior. As far as the administration and staff, I have had issues there as well. The principal almost ran us over in the parking lot one morning. The yard duty personnel are gruff and unfriendly as well... definitely not suited to working with children.
Submitted by other on July 10, 2014

This school is amazing and has a lot of physical activities and has really great teachers.
Submitted by parent on March 20, 2014

Our child was enrolled in one of the special programs new to the campus (2013-2014 school year). There seems to be a disconnect between the general education classes and those designed for exceptional learners. The general education teacher seemed reluctant about mainstreaming opportunities and our family wasn't invited to attend school wide events. We did not receive news of campus activities like the Winter Sing A Long or Bring a Parent to Lunch Day through our child's classroom teacher. And, although I am a credentialed K12 teacher, I was unwelcome to volunteer in my child's classes. When I brought this to the attention of the administration, my calls were left unanswered and appointments with the Principal were first delayed, then cancelled. Our experience of the school was that it was neither family friendly nor inclusive and the time spent at this campus has been disillusioning and sad for our family and group of friends with whom we have shared our story. If you are a parent looking at this school as an option for your child with special needs, I recommend that you spend time observing in the classrooms into which your child will be enrolled and mainstreamed.
Submitted by other on February 25, 2012

This school is amazing!!!! They have great programs and after school programs. I love their teachers and staff.
Submitted by other on September 23, 2011

Greatest school on earth challenging academically and physically and teachers are great especially teacher Mr.Goldman!!!!!!!!!!! -Sajan