Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School in Modesto, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School is an urban public school in Modesto, California that is part of Sylvan Union School District. It serves 613 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 29.2:1. Its teachers have had 313 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

613 Students

21 Teachers

3101 Fine Ave

Modesto, CA 95355 View local requests

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Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School Demographics

53%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

63%

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.

Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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