Mariposa Elementary School in Brea, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Mariposa Elementary School is a suburban public school in Brea, California that is part of Brea-Olinda Unified School District. It serves 542 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 24.6:1. Its teachers have had 48 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

542 Students

22 Teachers

1111 Mariposa Dr

Brea, CA 92821 View local requests

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Mariposa Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Bos

Mrs. Coates

Mrs. England & Mrs. Chute

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Mariposa Elementary School Demographics

21%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

68%

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.

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

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