Mark West Elementary School in Santa Rosa, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Mark West Elementary School is a suburban public school in Santa Rosa, California that is part of Mark West Union School District. It serves 424 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.2:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

424 Students

20 Teachers

4600 Lavell Rd

Santa Rosa, CA 95403 View local requests

http://www.mwusd.org

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Mark West Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mark West Elementary School Demographics

48%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

45%

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.

Mark West Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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