{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Arellanes Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10073816,"projectId":9452886,"letterContent":"Our new reading nook has already made such a difference thanks to you! When my students walked in and saw the cozy seating, soft lighting, and book displays, they were so excited. Even former students stopped by and joked, \"Why didn't you do this when we were in your class? We would've loved this!\"\r\n\r\nStudents now use the space every day for independent reading, partner reading, and quiet work time. During ELD time, students who work independently grab a floor cushion and can comfortably sit anywhere in the classroom. They do the same during math time, and they are so eager for free time just to pick a book and settle into the saucer chair, the bench, or a cushion.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include using the nook during our upcoming reading unit, where students will choose books, write reflections, and share book talks.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a warm, inviting space that inspires students to read. Your support has made our classroom feel truly special.","fullyFundedDate":1752200193698,"projectUrl":"project/reading-adventure-help-us-create-a-co/9452886/","projectTitle":"Reading = Adventure: Help Us Create a Cozy Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073816_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752042331066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073816"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40016","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":292,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":97,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"17.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":82.6,"schoolId":40016,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Arellanes Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Arellanes Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/santa-maria-bonita-school-dist/arellanes-elementary-school/40016"}
Join the 121 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Arellanes Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Santa Maria, California that is part of Santa Maria-bonita School Dist.
It serves 292 students
in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.2:1.
Its teachers have had 62 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Share and help support Arellanes Elementary School
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
97%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Arellanes Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Apr 7, 2026
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
Arellanes Elementary School
$59,832
raised using DonorsChoose
62
projects
funded
14
teachers
funded
121
donors
16
projects for
technology
9
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
Arellanes Elementary School has received support from
100 individuals from California and
21 individuals out-of-state.
