Donald D. Lum Elementary School (Closed 2020)

420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 30 students in grades 5, Donald D. Lum Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
30 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
60-79%
40%
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(18-19)
60-79%
51%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
47%
12%
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Hispanic
13%
56%
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Black
7%
5%
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White
17%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
16%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.71
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
9%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Donald D. Lum Elementary School?
30 students attend Donald D. Lum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Donald D. Lum Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Donald D. Lum Elementary School?
Donald D. Lum Elementary School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Donald D. Lum Elementary School offer ?
Donald D. Lum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Donald D. Lum Elementary School part of?
Donald D. Lum Elementary School is part of Alameda Unified School District.

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