Leroy Anderson Elementary School in San Jose, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Leroy Anderson Elementary School is an urban public school in San Jose, California that is part of Moreland School District. It serves 358 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.1:1. Its teachers have had 105 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

358 Students

17 Teachers

4000 Rhoda Dr

San Jose, CA 95117 View local requests

http://www.anderson.moreland.org

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Leroy Anderson Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Leroy Anderson Elementary School Demographics

81%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

83%

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.

Leroy Anderson Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 7, 2026

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