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About this school
Central Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Banning, California that is part of Banning Unified School District.
It serves 754 students
in grades Pre-K - 5.
Its teachers have had 35 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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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
90%
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.
Central Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Central Elementary School
$15,164
raised using DonorsChoose
35
projects
funded
10
teachers
funded
127
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
8
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Central Elementary School has received support from
49 individuals from California and
78 individuals out-of-state.