Vannoy Elementary School in Castro Valley, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Vannoy Elementary School is a suburban public school in Castro Valley, California that is part of Castro Valley Unified School District. It serves 502 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 27.9:1. Its teachers have had 74 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

502 Students

18 Teachers

5100 Vannoy Ave

Castro Valley, CA 94546 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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Vannoy Elementary School Demographics

27%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

59%

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.

Vannoy Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 29, 2025

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