Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School in Glendale, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School is an urban public school in Glendale, California that is part of Glendale Unified School District. It serves 641 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 24.7:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

641 Students

26 Teachers

1751 N Verdugo Rd

Glendale, CA 91208 View local requests

https://verdugowoodlands.gusd.net/

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School Demographics

35%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

20%

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.

Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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