Cole Elementary School in Clovis, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Cole Elementary School is a suburban public school in Clovis, California that is part of Clovis Unified School District. It serves 684 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 24.4:1. 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

684 Students

28 Teachers

615 W Stuart Ave

Clovis, CA 93612 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Cole Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Barnes

Ms. Erin

Mrs. Pock

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Cole Elementary School Demographics

58%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

61%

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.

Cole Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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