{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jim Maples Academy","outOfStateSupporters":26.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9914420,"projectId":9271937,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of headphones. Your thoughtful gift will have a daily impact in our classroom as students use them to focus during their i-Ready lessons. Having their own headphones allows each child to stay engaged in their learning without distractions, giving them the opportunity to grow at their own pace and build confidence in their skills.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and kindness. Your donation not only provides a much-needed resource but also shows our students that their learning matters to others outside the classroom. Because of you, my students will be able to fully participate in their i-Ready lessons every day, and that will make a lasting difference in their education. Thank you again for helping our students succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1746677360939,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-1st-graders/9271937/","projectTitle":"Headphones for 1st graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9914420_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738459681602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9914420"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_72435","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":430,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":76,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"23.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":73.3,"schoolId":72435,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jim Maples Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jim Maples Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/burton-school-district/jim-maples-academy/72435"}
Join the 15 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Jim Maples Academy is
a suburban public school
in Porterville, California that is part of Burton School District.
It serves 430 students
in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.9:1.
Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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
79%
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.
Jim Maples Academy Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 1, 2026
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.
Jim Maples Academy
$5,742
raised using DonorsChoose
9
projects
funded
6
teachers
funded
15
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
1
project for
books
Jim Maples Academy has received support from
11 individuals from California and
4 individuals out-of-state.
