Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School in Vista, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School is a suburban public school in Vista, California that is part of San Marcos Unified School District. It serves 600 students in grades Pre-K - 5. Its teachers have had 50 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

600 Students

# of teachers unavailable

653 Poinsettia Ave

Vista, CA 92081 View local requests

http://www.smusd.org

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Martinez

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Mrs. de la Torre

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Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School Demographics

73%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

78%

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.

Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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