Lewis Early Learning Academy in Santa Rosa, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Lewis Early Learning Academy is an urban public school in Santa Rosa, California that is part of Santa Rosa City School District. It serves 80 students in grades Pre-K - Pre-K. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - Pre-K

80 Students

# of teachers unavailable

2230 Lomitas Ave

Santa Rosa, CA 95404 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Lewis Early Learning Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Lacey

Ms. Natalie

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Lewis Early Learning Academy Demographics

56%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

59%

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.

Lewis Early Learning Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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