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About this school
Dona Merced Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Rancho Cucamonga, California that is part of Central School District.
It serves 549 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.9:1.
Its teachers have had 16 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
71%
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.
Dona Merced Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Jan 17, 2026
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Dona Merced Elementary School
$9,148
raised using DonorsChoose
16
projects
funded
10
teachers
funded
69
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
1
project for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Dona Merced Elementary School has received support from
42 individuals from California and
27 individuals out-of-state.
