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We appreciate all your support!","fullyFundedDate":1774963725517,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavior-incentives/9954046/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavior Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8915803_orig.jpg?crop=371,371,x12,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762455394735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8915803"},{"teacherId":9129130,"projectId":9969453,"letterContent":"This project has brought so much creativity and excitement into our classroom! The new construction paper, markers, binders, and notebook paper have given students the tools they need to fully engage in hands-on learning activities, writing projects, and classroom organization.\r\nStudents were especially excited to use the colorful materials during writing and science activities. 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Your generosity is helping create a classroom environment where students feel excited to learn, create, and grow every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1778031950816,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success/9969453/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yellowhair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9129130_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113198161","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9129130"},{"teacherId":9129130,"projectId":9985163,"letterContent":"Our new resources have already made a big difference in our classroom. The rolling carts help keep materials organized and easy for students to access, making transitions smoother during small groups and classroom activities. 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Several students who were previously quiet have become more engaged when they can share their ideas using digital tools that we access through this laptop.\r\nBecause of your generosity, I can stay organized, communicate more efficiently with families, and provide timely feedback to students. This single device has become a hub for lesson planning, assessment, and communication, allowing me to spend more time supporting students individually rather than troubleshooting outdated technology. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for believing in the power of technology to open new doors for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1741285238103,"projectUrl":"project/connecting-a-laptop-computer-in-the-clas/8992498/","projectTitle":"Connecting a Laptop Computer in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. D. 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About this school
Pinon Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Pinon, Arizona that is part of Pinon Unified School District #4.
It serves 440 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.7:1.
Its teachers have had 305 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 5
440 Students
30 Teachers
1 Mile North of Hwy 41 Contact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
97%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Pinon Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
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Pinon Elementary School
$189,682
raised using DonorsChoose
305
projects
funded
51
teachers
funded
199
donors
32
projects
for
basic supplies
119
projects for
technology
7
projects for
books
19
projects
for
art supplies
Pinon Elementary School has received support from
100 individuals from Arizona and
99 individuals out-of-state.