Eje Charter Academy in El Cajon, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Eje Charter Academy is a suburban public school in El Cajon, California that is part of Cajon Valley Union School District. It serves 827 students in grades K - 8. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 8

827 Students

# of teachers unavailable

851 S Johnson Ave

El Cajon, CA 92020 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Eje Charter Academy Demographics

60%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

93%

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.

Eje Charter Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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