Valencia Elementary School in Laguna Hills, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Valencia Elementary School is a suburban public school in Laguna Hills, California that is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District. It serves 524 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.8:1. Its teachers have had 24 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 6

524 Students

22 Teachers

25661 Paseo De Valencia

Laguna Hills, CA 92653 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

Valencia Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Baer

Mrs. Nigg

Mrs. Reddick

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Valencia Elementary School Demographics

24%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

31%

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.

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

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