Loara Elementary School in Anaheim, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Loara Elementary School is an urban public school in Anaheim, California that is part of Anaheim Elementary School District. It serves 498 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.7:1. Its teachers have had 21 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 6

498 Students

23 Teachers

1601 W Broadway

Anaheim, CA 92802 View local requests

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Loara Elementary School Demographics

76%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

91%

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.

Loara Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 27, 2025

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