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They are at an age where they understand that receiving so many new books is a big deal, and they were genuinely shocked and incredibly grateful. Some were especially excited to find the next book in a series they had been reading, including titles our school library didn't have. Seeing their faces light up as they discovered books they had been hoping to read was such a special moment!\r\n\r\nReading is an important part of our daily classroom routine. I have a class that truly enjoys reading, and I want to nurture that love by giving my students time and freedom to explore books that interest them. Every day, they can find a comfortable spot around the room and settle in with a good book. I love getting comfortable and enjoying a book myself, so I encourage them to do the same! Our donated book lights make the experience even more fun and help create a cozy atmosphere for reading. 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About this school
Standard Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Bakersfield, California that is part of Standard School District.
It serves 613 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 24.5:1.
Its teachers have had 77 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 5
613 Students
25 Teachers
115 E Minner AveContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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62%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Nov 9, 2026
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Standard Elementary School
$42,938
raised using DonorsChoose
77
projects
funded
29
teachers
funded
170
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
7
projects for
books
5
projects
for
art supplies
Standard Elementary School has received support from
132 individuals from California and
38 individuals out-of-state.