Virginia Road Elementary School in White Plains, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Virginia Road Elementary School is a suburban public school in White Plains, New York that is part of Valhalla Union Free School District. It serves 328 students in grades K - 2 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.6:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 2

328 Students

26 Teachers

86 Virginia Rd

White Plains, NY 10603 View local requests

http://www.valhallaschools.org

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Virginia Road Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Mercado

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Virginia Road Elementary School Demographics

18%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

40%

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.

Virginia Road Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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