Atherwood Elementary School in Simi Valley, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Atherwood Elementary School is a suburban public school in Simi Valley, California that is part of Simi Valley Unified School District. It serves 486 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 25.6:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

486 Students

19 Teachers

2350 Greensward St

Simi Valley, CA 93065 View local requests

https://www.atherwood.simivalleyusd.org/

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Atherwood Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Mercado

Mrs. Porretta

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Atherwood Elementary School Demographics

35%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

44%

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.

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

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