M'Lissa Chumbley Elementary School in San Antonio, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

M'Lissa Chumbley Elementary School is a public school in San Antonio, Texas that is part of Northside Independent School District. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

13969 Blanco River Run

San Antonio, TX 78253 View local requests

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M'Lissa Chumbley Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Caley

Ms. Hernandez

Ms. Quezada

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M'Lissa Chumbley Elementary School Demographics

58%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

73%

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.

M'Lissa Chumbley Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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