{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clearwater Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3846297,"projectId":9621362,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Strategic Gaming Through Board and Card Games Elective.\" The students were absolutely thrilled when the new games arrived! Their excitement filled the room as they eagerly explored the different boxes, reading rules, and discussing which games to try first. Many of them immediately began forming teams and strategizing, showing how naturally these games spark critical thinking and collaboration.\r\n\r\nSince introducing these resources, the classroom has transformed into a lively hub of strategy, communication, and problem-solving. Students are learning to anticipate their opponents' moves, work together to develop plans, and adapt when things don't go as expected—all skills that connect directly to real-world thinking and decision-making. I'm especially looking forward to guiding them through more complex strategy games that will deepen their understanding of logic, fairness, and creative problem-solving.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made it possible to turn a simple idea into a meaningful learning experience. The students and I are so grateful for your support and can't wait to continue growing our skills together through this fun and challenging elective.","fullyFundedDate":1755743817593,"projectUrl":"project/strategic-gaming-through-board-and-card/9621362/","projectTitle":"Strategic Gaming Through Board and Card Games Elective","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3846297_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473194529767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3846297"},{"teacherId":1479215,"projectId":8990041,"letterContent":"My students had an amazing time researching their animals for their habitat projects. They were able to use the materials to showcase their art work, presentation board, and flip books! Any time we get materials for our classroom the students are so grateful. They are able to all access materials that are special and dedicated just for them. \r\nWe have moved forward to our gardening project and students are still able to use the lamination for their pictures of our progress on the growth of their veggies. We will have another opportunity to showcase what they have learned through that unit and utilize the materials that were donated. We appreciate everything!!","fullyFundedDate":1733856836909,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/8990041/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1479215_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476215893803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1479215"},{"teacherId":9869149,"projectId":8997748,"letterContent":"Here's a thank-you letter you can send to your donors: \r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\nI hope this message finds you well! On behalf of my second-grade students, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generosity in funding our **Marble Run and Magnetic Building Pieces** through DonorsChoose. Your kindness and support are truly making a difference in our classroom. \r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students now have hands-on opportunities to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts in a fun and engaging way. Watching them collaborate, problem-solve, and bring their creative ideas to life has been inspiring. The excitement in their eyes as they build intricate marble runs and experiment with magnetic structures is priceless! \r\n\r\nYour contribution is fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and teamwork—skills that will benefit them far beyond our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their learning journey. We are so grateful! \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1733962022091,"projectUrl":"project/steam-activities/8997748/","projectTitle":"STEAM Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Second Grade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9869149"},{"teacherId":9638273,"projectId":8600240,"letterContent":"All students have received their college t-shirts and they are excited to wear them. First, the impact of the t-shirts has been amazing and students take pride when they wear them.\r\n\r\n Next, we have already been on our first fieldtrip and students wore them. I love to see them all with them on and we cannot stop smiling. Students look amazing anf we got alot of compliments on them from the venue for our first fieldtrip.\r\n\r\nLast, our class is very appreciative of the amazing donation your company has provided for our class. We look forward to wearing throughout the year on College Tuesdays. Students will also an opportunity to wear them in the very near future to our second filedtrip. \r\n\r\nThankyou again, Mrs. Alexanders Tigers","fullyFundedDate":1727709334122,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-college-bound/8600240/","projectTitle":"We are College Bound!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alexander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9638273"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_109505","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":650,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":80,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"25.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.6,"schoolId":109505,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Clearwater Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Clearwater Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/perris-elementary-school-district/clearwater-elementary-school/109505"}

Clearwater Elementary School

Join the 70 supporters who believe in this school.

About this school

Clearwater Elementary School is a suburban public school in Perris, California that is part of Perris Elementary School District. It serves 650 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 25.0:1. Its teachers have had 34 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 6

650 Students

26 Teachers

1640 Murrieta Rd

Perris, CA 92571 View local requests

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

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Clearwater Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

Clearwater Elementary School Demographics

77%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

90%

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.

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

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.

Clearwater Elementary School

$15,515

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

donors

project for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

Clearwater Elementary School has received support from 55 individuals from California and 15 individuals out-of-state.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season! Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Clearwater Elementary School

About this school

Equity Focus School

Clearwater Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Share & help us grow support

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Clearwater Elementary School Demographics

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

Clearwater Elementary School

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.