Vivian Banks Charter School in Pala, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Vivian Banks Charter School is a rural public school in Pala, California that is part of Bonsall Unified School District. It serves 83 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.8:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

83 Students

6 Teachers

11800 Pala Mission Rd

Pala, CA 92059 View local requests

http://www.bonsallusd.com

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Vivian Banks Charter School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Anderson

Ms. Flores

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Vivian Banks Charter School Demographics

49%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

92%

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.

Vivian Banks Charter School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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