Trinidad Elementary School in Trinidad, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Trinidad Elementary School is a rural public school in Trinidad, California that is part of Trinidad Union School District. It serves 168 students in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.8:1. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 8

168 Students

10 Teachers

300 Trinity St

Trinidad, CA 95570 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Trinidad Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Chazelle

Mrs. Giraud

Mrs. Lindquist

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Trinidad Elementary School Demographics

63%

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.

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

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