Laurel Elementary School in Whittier, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Laurel Elementary School is a suburban public school in Whittier, California that is part of East Whittier City School District. It serves 465 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.4:1. Its teachers have had 18 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

465 Students

24 Teachers

13550 Lambert Rd

Whittier, CA 90605 View local requests

http://www.ewcsd.org

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Laurel Elementary School Demographics

74%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

91%

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.

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

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