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About this school
George Washington Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Daly City, California that is part of Jefferson Elementary School District.
It serves 192 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.0:1.
Its teachers have had 50 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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88%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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George Washington Elementary School
$17,177
raised using DonorsChoose
50
projects
funded
14
teachers
funded
111
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
George Washington Elementary School has received support from
84 individuals from California and
27 individuals out-of-state.
