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Walter J Porter Elementary School - North is
a public school
in San Diego, California that is part of San Diego Unified School District.
It serves 675 students
in grades Pre-K - 5.
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Walter J Porter Elementary School - North Demographics
57%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
62%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Walter J Porter Elementary School - North Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Walter J Porter Elementary School - North
$22,164
raised using DonorsChoose
40
projects
funded
21
teachers
funded
107
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
6
projects for
books
4
projects
for
art supplies
Walter J Porter Elementary School - North has received support from
85 individuals from California and
22 individuals out-of-state.