Trailridge School in Waukee, Iowa on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Trailridge School is a rural public school in Waukee, Iowa that is part of Waukee Community School District. It serves 440 students in grades 6 - 7. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 7

440 Students

# of teachers unavailable

1455 NW Douglas Pkwy

Waukee, IA 50263 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

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Ms. Szalo

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Trailridge School Demographics

10%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

16%

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.

Trailridge School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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