Irving L Branch Elementary School in Edwards, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Irving L Branch Elementary School is a rural public school in Edwards, California that is part of Muroc Joint Unified School District. It serves 388 students in grades 3 - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.4:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 3 - 6

388 Students

34 Teachers

577 Payne Ave

Edwards, CA 93523 View local requests

http://www.muroc.k12.ca.us

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Irving L Branch Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Irving L Branch Elementary School Demographics

17%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

41%

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.

Irving L Branch Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 9, 2026

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