Knolls Elementary School in Simi Valley, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Knolls Elementary School is a suburban public school in Simi Valley, California that is part of Simi Valley Unified School District. It serves 207 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.0:1. Its teachers have had 19 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

207 Students

9 Teachers

6334 Katherine Rd

Simi Valley, CA 93063 View local requests

https://knolls.simivalleyusd.org/

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Knolls Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. James

Mrs. Landy

Mrs. Mendoza-Sheinberg

Ms. Smith

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Knolls Elementary School Demographics

56%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

54%

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.

Knolls Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 9, 2026

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