Kenwood Elementary School in Kenwood, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Kenwood Elementary School is a suburban public school in Kenwood, California that is part of Kenwood Elementary School District. It serves 111 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.9:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

111 Students

7 Teachers

230 Randolph Ave

Kenwood, CA 95452 View local requests

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Kenwood Elementary School Demographics

27%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

23%

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.

Kenwood Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 2, 2026

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