Hemlock Elementary School in Fontana, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hemlock Elementary School is a suburban public school in Fontana, California that is part of Fontana Unified School District. It serves 419 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.3:1. Its teachers have had 22 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

419 Students

18 Teachers

15080 Miller Ave

Fontana, CA 92336 View local requests

http://www.fusd.net

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Hemlock Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Figueroa

Mrs. Pacheco

Mrs. Veik

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Hemlock Elementary School Demographics

61%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

89%

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.

Hemlock Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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