Phelan Elementary School in Phelan, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Phelan Elementary School is a rural public school in Phelan, California that is part of Snowline Joint Unified School District. It serves 695 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 30.2:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

695 Students

23 Teachers

4167 Phelan Rd

Phelan, CA 92371 View local requests

http://www.snowlineschools.com

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Phelan Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

69%

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.

Phelan Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 15, 2026

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