Valencia Elementary School in Upland, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Valencia Elementary School is a suburban public school in Upland, California that is part of Upland Unified School District. It serves 610 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 24.4:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

610 Students

25 Teachers

541 W 22nd St

Upland, CA 91784 View local requests

http://ve-uusd-ca.schoolloop.com/

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Valencia Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Valencia Elementary School Demographics

29%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

49%

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.

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

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