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The headphones have allowed \r\nstudents to better engage in small-group instruction, complete online reading and math\r\nprograms, and participate in assessments with greater confidence and independence \r\nhelping them remain calm, regulated, and ready to learn. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is now better equipped to meet the individual needs of our learners and provide them with equitable access to instruction. 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The toys encourage focus, responsibility, and perseverance, which in turn helps students stay engaged and make progress in their learning. It's amazing to see how something so joyful can spark such dedication and effort.\r\nYour generosity has not only brought smiles to our classroom but has also strengthened our students' learning habits and confidence. 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Because of this, our classroom time is being used much more efficiently—we are spending more time engaged in lessons and less time on worries or disruptions.\r\nYour support has truly brightened our classroom, both literally and figuratively. Thank you for helping create a safe, welcoming environment where students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1742909127895,"projectUrl":"project/better-lighting-for-kindergarten-bathroo/9122269/","projectTitle":"Better Lighting for Kindergarten Bathroom No More Scary Fan","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nava","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1318618_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x48,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581280262286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marvinave-"},{"teacherId":1318618,"projectId":9081190,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our new kidney table for small groups. 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About this school
Marvin Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Los Angeles, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
It serves 520 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.3:1.
Its teachers have had 135 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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92%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Last updated Feb 20, 2026
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Marvin Elementary School
$53,184
raised using DonorsChoose
135
projects
funded
22
teachers
funded
352
donors
20
projects
for
basic supplies
15
projects for
technology
10
projects for
books
17
projects
for
art supplies
Marvin Elementary School has received support from
196 individuals from California and
156 individuals out-of-state.