Enslen Elementary School in Modesto, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Enslen Elementary School is an urban public school in Modesto, California that is part of Modesto City Schools. It serves 332 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.4:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

332 Students

18 Teachers

515 Coldwell Ave

Modesto, CA 95354 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Enslen Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Gray

Mrs. Jamison

Mrs. R.

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Enslen Elementary School Demographics

58%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

39%

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.

Enslen Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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