Godfrey G Berry Elementary School in San Diego, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Godfrey G Berry Elementary School is an urban public school in San Diego, California that is part of South Bay Union School District. It serves 294 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.7:1. Its teachers have had 28 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 6

294 Students

20 Teachers

2001 Rimbey Ave

San Diego, CA 92154 View local requests

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Godfrey G Berry Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Orozco

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Godfrey G Berry Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

94%

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.

Godfrey G Berry Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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