Gerber Union Elementary School in Gerber, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Gerber Union Elementary School is a rural public school in Gerber, California that is part of Gerber Union Elementary School District. It serves 410 students in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.8:1. Its teachers have had 19 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 8

410 Students

18 Teachers

23014 Chard Ave

Gerber, CA 96035 View local requests

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Gerber Union Elementary School Demographics

84%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

78%

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.

Gerber Union Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 18, 2026

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