Sutherland Elementary School in Glendora, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sutherland Elementary School is a suburban public school in Glendora, California that is part of Glendora Unified School District. It serves 471 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.4:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades K - 5

471 Students

22 Teachers

1330 Amelia Ave

Glendora, CA 91740 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Sutherland Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Dahlstein

Ms. Ochoa

Ms. Zuniga

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Sutherland Elementary School Demographics

27%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

66%

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.

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

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