Solano-Widenmann K-8 School in Vallejo, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Solano-Widenmann K-8 School is an urban public school in Vallejo, California that is part of Vallejo City Unified School District. It serves 592 students in grades K - 9 with a student/teacher ratio of 26.9:1. Its teachers have had 27 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 9

592 Students

22 Teachers

1025 Corcoran Ave

Vallejo, CA 94589 View local requests

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Solano-Widenmann K-8 School Demographics

88%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

89%

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.

Solano-Widenmann K-8 School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 21, 2026

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