Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School in Chula Vista, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School is an urban public school in Chula Vista, California that is part of Chula Vista Elementary School District. It serves 508 students in grades Pre-K - 6. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

508 Students

# of teachers unavailable

1790 Santa Christina Ave

Chula Vista, CA 91913 View local requests

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Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School Demographics

49%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

80%

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.

Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 21, 2026

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