Ottomon Elementary School in Orangevale, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ottomon Elementary School is a suburban public school in Orangevale, California that is part of San Juan Unified School District. It serves 247 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.6:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

247 Students

12 Teachers

9460 Ottomon Way

Orangevale, CA 95662 View local requests

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Ottomon Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Ottomon Elementary School Demographics

68%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

38%

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.

Ottomon Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 27, 2026

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