{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Poinsettia Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":10.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9043670,"projectId":9368497,"letterContent":"Watching my students engage with each other, which is often hard for those with autism, is such an amazing milestone to see and brings me so much joy. When I share these social developments with parents, they are so excited. The students are loving each activity they received from you. The puzzles, foam magnet blocks, magnet tiles, and treehouse have all been used constantly in the short time we've had them.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate! Students who are typically hesitant to join group activities were drawn right in, especially to the magnet tiles and magnet building blocks. I watched as they naturally started engaging in reciprocal play and learning to take turns and share. These skills don't always come easily but are developing beautifully through these activities with the help of an adult. \r\n\r\nYour donations not only help these students in the classroom, but they're building skills for their future outside the classroom, whether it's playing at a park with peers or navigating community interactions as they grow more independent. Thank you for always being our hero! You are truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1747886251334,"projectUrl":"project/connecting-through-play-supporting-stud/9368497/","projectTitle":"Connecting Through Play: Supporting Students with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9043670_orig.png?crop=1428,1429,x0,y181&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683764059171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9043670"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40970","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":359,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":35,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":56,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":89.8,"schoolId":40970,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Poinsettia Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Poinsettia Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/ventura-unified-school-district/poinsettia-elementary-school/40970"}

Poinsettia Elementary School

Join the 59 supporters who believe in this school.

About this school

Poinsettia Elementary School is an urban public school in Ventura, California that is part of Ventura Unified School District. It serves 359 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.3:1. Its teachers have had 21 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

359 Students

22 Teachers

350 N Victoria Ave

Ventura, CA 93003 View local requests

http://www.venturausd.org/poinsettia.htm

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Poinsettia Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

Poinsettia Elementary School Demographics

35%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

36%

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.

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

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.

Poinsettia Elementary School

$10,455

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

donors

project for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

Poinsettia Elementary School has received support from 53 individuals from California and 6 individuals out-of-state.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season! Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Poinsettia Elementary School

About this school

Poinsettia Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Share & help us grow support

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Poinsettia Elementary School Demographics

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

Poinsettia Elementary School

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.