Shackelford Elementary School in Modesto, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Shackelford Elementary School is an urban public school in Modesto, California that is part of Modesto City Schools. It serves 483 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.1:1. Its teachers have had 26 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 6

483 Students

24 Teachers

100 School Ave

Modesto, CA 95351 View local requests

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Shackelford Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Arellano

Mrs. Coronado

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Shackelford Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

94%

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.

Shackelford Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 20, 2026

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