Washington Elementary School in Winton, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Washington Elementary School is a rural public school in Winton, California that is part of Merced River Union Elementary School District. It serves 320 students in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 35.6:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 8

320 Students

9 Teachers

4402 Oakdale Rd

Winton, CA 95388 View local requests

http://www.mrsd.us

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

Washington Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Baria

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Washington Elementary School Demographics

80%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

54%

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.

Washington Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Sep 10, 2026

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