C Stainke Elementary School in Donna, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

C Stainke Elementary School is a suburban public school in Donna, Texas that is part of Donna Independent School District. It serves 507 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.4:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

507 Students

31 Teachers

1309 South Ave

Donna, TX 78537 View local requests

http://www.donnaisd.net

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C Stainke Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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C Stainke Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

98%

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.

C Stainke Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 14, 2026

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