{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Donald J Meyer Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5528351,"projectId":5332113,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of magnetic letters for my Kindergarten class!\r\n\r\nI can not fully express how much your kindness means to both me and my students. Your gift has created a powerful learning opportunity for young minds just beginning their academic journey. \r\n\r\nIn Kindergarten, learning is hands-on, playful, and filled with curiosity-and magnetic letters are the perfect tool to bring that to life. These letters will allow my students to explore the alphabet in a tangible, engaging way. From practicing letter recognition and matching sounds to building simple words. \r\n\r\nOn behalf of my entire class, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1610471154098,"projectUrl":"project/letters-for-literacy/5332113/","projectTitle":"Letters for Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5528351_orig.jpg?crop=483,483,x1,y148&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751237419838","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5528351"},{"teacherId":5528351,"projectId":4951702,"letterContent":"Thank you for gifting us the ultimate classroom gift: an easel!\r\n\r\nTo you, it might look like a simple stand.....but to my kinders? It's a magical masterpiece maker, a story stage, and a letter-learning launchpad. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we're now ready to write sight words like pros and draw the best stories. \r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just help my classroom-you helped little Kinders build confidence, curiosity, and creativity. You've given us a platform for imagination and discovery. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1590780431256,"projectUrl":"project/easel-time-equals-learning-time/4951702/","projectTitle":"Easel Time Equals Learning Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5528351_orig.jpg?crop=483,483,x1,y148&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751237419838","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5528351"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4660","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":259,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":81,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.3,"schoolId":4660,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Donald J Meyer Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Donald J Meyer Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/alum-rock-elementary-school-district/donald-j-meyer-elementary-school/4660"}
By supporting Donald J Meyer Elementary School on DonorsChoose, you make it possible for teachers to request the specific resources their students need most. Weâll show you the tangible difference your gift made.
Join the 60 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Donald J Meyer Elementary School is
an urban public school
in San Jose, California that is part of Alum Rock Elementary School District.
It serves 259 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.6:1.
Its teachers have had 30 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Share and help support Donald J Meyer Elementary School
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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.
Donald J Meyer Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 25, 2025
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
Donald J Meyer Elementary School
$11,716
raised using DonorsChoose
30
projects
funded
14
teachers
funded
60
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
8
projects for
books
Donald J Meyer Elementary School has received support from
47 individuals from California and
13 individuals out-of-state.
