Steindorf Steam School in San Jose, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Steindorf Steam School is an urban public school in San Jose, California that is part of Cambrian School District. It serves 490 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.3:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 8

490 Students

21 Teachers

3001 Ross Ave

San Jose, CA 95124 View local requests

http://www.cambriansd.org

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Steindorf Steam School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Ms. Chieng

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Steindorf Steam School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

52%

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.

Steindorf Steam School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 9, 2026

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