Summerland Elementary School in Summerland, California on DonorsChoose

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Summerland Elementary School is a suburban public school in Summerland, California that is part of Carpinteria Unified School District. It serves 41 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.7:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

41 Students

3 Teachers

135 Valencia Rd

Summerland, CA 93067 View local requests

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Summerland Elementary School Demographics

32%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

21%

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.

Summerland Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 19, 2026

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