{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dayton Heights Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":8.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":435601,"projectId":9472003,"letterContent":"The gift cards from Teachers Pay Teachers provided fun filled activities for my students in all areas, but especially mathematics. After finishing a unit on place value, my students implemented all their newly learned concepts to create a Day of the Dead Place value skeleton. Each Base ten block was to resemble bones on the skeleton going to up hundred thousands! They had fun all while exhibiting their learning! Thank you for your support in providing us with access to such excellent resources. Your donation will continue to provide fun and educational ventures for students who need alternative ways to express their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1753814324028,"projectUrl":"project/access-to-engagement/9472003/","projectTitle":"Access to Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp435601_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529252046674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-santos4sped"},{"teacherId":435601,"projectId":9439831,"letterContent":"This project was one of the most diverse ones yet! We were able to purchase a laminator, fidgets, rulers, pencil holders, markers, and even fruit snacks! Every single item we received impacted our classroom in a positive way. Our laminator and pencil holders gave our classroom a sense of neatness and organization. Also, we were able to make goody bags, which included rulers and markers, for home use. Often times, parents in our community have expressed difficulty in providing basic materials for their children to complete assignments at home. You helped alleviate this burden for our families. Equally as important were the fruit snacks. Students expressed how much they liked these, especially when they were able to pick them from our classroom treasure chest and share them with siblings at home or eat them after school, when dinner is still not ready. Your kindness has reached our student's lives in so many ways. We are eternally grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1753642136195,"projectUrl":"project/all-around-basic-needs/9439831/","projectTitle":"All Around Basic Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp435601_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529252046674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-santos4sped"},{"teacherId":8737794,"projectId":9191606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in helping me create a writing center for my preschool students. Because of your donations, our classroom now has a vibrant and inviting space dedicated to early literacy. The writing center has quickly become a favorite area for the children, offering them new opportunities to practice fine motor skills, letter recognition, and early writing in a playful and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWith access to materials such as paper, writing tools, and literacy supports, my students are developing the confidence to express themselves through drawing, scribbles, and early words. This area also encourages collaboration, as students enjoy sharing their \"stories\" with teachers and peers. The excitement they show when they create something on their own has been inspiring, and it is clear that the writing center is helping them build a strong foundation for future reading and writing success.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has transformed our classroom. By supporting this project, you have given my students the gift of discovery, creativity, and pride in their work. I am deeply grateful for your role in making this possible and for investing in the futures of young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746786402992,"projectUrl":"project/writing-center-to-the-rescue/9191606/","projectTitle":"Writing center to the rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sarmiento","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8737794_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671732090739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8737794"},{"teacherId":9636620,"projectId":8619141,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our birthday bags possible! The kids were so excited when they saw them, it was anticipated by every student and it made their day feel truly special and celebrated.\r\n\r\nWe're using the bags to make sure every student feels seen on their birthday, and the joy they bring has been amazing to witness. This small gesture goes a long way in building community and making our classroom feel like home.\r\n\r\nThe smiles, excitement, and sense of belonging these birthday bags bring are truly priceless. It's such a simple but powerful way to remind each child that they matter. Watching their faces light up has been a highlight of the year, and I'm so grateful to you for making that happen. Your generosity made these little celebrations feel big and unforgettable.","fullyFundedDate":1727380009798,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-future-success/8619141/","projectTitle":"Fueling Future Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9636620_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753110425106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9636620"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7325","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":242,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":90,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":91.2,"schoolId":7325,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dayton Heights Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dayton Heights Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/dayton-heights-elementary-school/7325"}

Dayton Heights Elementary School

Join the 989 supporters who believe in this school.

About this school

Dayton Heights Elementary School is an urban public school in Los Angeles, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District. It serves 242 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.1:1. Its teachers have had 111 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

242 Students

20 Teachers

607 N Westmoreland Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90004 View local requests

http://www.daytonheights-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Dayton Heights Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Jones My First Grade Teacher

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

Dayton Heights Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

97%

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.

Dayton Heights Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.

Dayton Heights Elementary School

$54,720

raised using DonorsChoose

111

projects funded

teachers funded

989

donors

projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

projects for art supplies

Dayton Heights Elementary School has received support from 902 individuals from California and 87 individuals out-of-state.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season! Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Dayton Heights Elementary School

About this school

Equity Focus School

Dayton Heights Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Share & help us grow support

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Dayton Heights Elementary School Demographics

Dayton Heights Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

Dayton Heights Elementary School

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.