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About this school
Roberto & Francisco Jimenez Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Santa Maria, California that is part of Santa Maria-bonita School Dist.
It serves 1,061 students
in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 27.9:1.
Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Roberto & Francisco Jimenez Elementary School Demographics
77%
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
95%
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.
Roberto & Francisco Jimenez Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Feb 9, 2026
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Roberto & Francisco Jimenez Elementary School
$6,820
raised using DonorsChoose
11
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
34
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
2
projects for
books
Roberto & Francisco Jimenez Elementary School has received support from
26 individuals from California and
8 individuals out-of-state.
