Cedargrove Elementary School in Covina, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Cedargrove Elementary School is a suburban public school in Covina, California that is part of Charter Oak Unified School District. It serves 568 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.6:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 6

568 Students

29 Teachers

1209 N Glendora Ave

Covina, CA 91724 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Cedargrove Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Johnson

Ms. Lemon

Mr. Smith

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Cedargrove Elementary School Demographics

69%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

84%

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.

Cedargrove Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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