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About this school
Kidinnu Academy is
a suburban public school
in El Cajon, California that is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.
It serves 173 students
in grades K - 3.
Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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1%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Kidinnu Academy
$15,672
raised using DonorsChoose
17
projects
funded
10
teachers
funded
64
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
technology
6
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Kidinnu Academy has received support from
48 individuals from California and
16 individuals out-of-state.