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The materials provided through your generosity for \"A Calm Corner for Busy Minds\" are already making a meaningful difference for my young learners by giving them a quiet space where they can decompress. Students were excited to see the calm-down cube, along with the fidgets and sensory items, and they couldn't wait to try out the new space!\r\n\r\nThe calm-down cube provides students with a place to be by themselves while still allowing them to stay connected to what is happening in the classroom through its open sides. The variety of fidgets helps meet students' sensory needs and supports them in regulating their emotions. The weighted stuffed animals offer something soft and comforting to hold, helping students feel safe and supported. 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Tenderloin Community Elementary School is
an urban public school
in San Francisco, California that is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
It serves 278 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.4:1.
Its teachers have had 883 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Tenderloin Community Elementary School Demographics
95%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
77%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Mar 14, 2026
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Tenderloin Community Elementary School
$398,581
raised using DonorsChoose
883
projects
funded
71
teachers
funded
1,749
donors
62
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projects for
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102
projects for
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art supplies
Tenderloin Community Elementary School has received support from
1,349 individuals from California and
400 individuals out-of-state.