Bradley Elementary School in Watsonville, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Bradley Elementary School is a rural public school in Watsonville, California that is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District. It serves 523 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.7:1. Its teachers have had 22 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

523 Students

23 Teachers

321 Corralitos Rd

Watsonville, CA 95076 View local requests

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Bradley Elementary School Demographics

65%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

58%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Bradley Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 10, 2026

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