Corky McMillin Elementary School in Chula Vista, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Corky McMillin Elementary School is an urban public school in Chula Vista, California that is part of Chula Vista Elementary School District. It serves 696 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.9:1. Its teachers have had 30 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

696 Students

35 Teachers

1201 Santa Cora Ave

Chula Vista, CA 91913 View local requests

http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/mcmillin/

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Corky McMillin Elementary School Demographics

42%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

81%

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.

Corky McMillin Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 10, 2026

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