Ellerhorst Elementary School in Pinole, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ellerhorst Elementary School is a suburban public school in Pinole, California that is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District. It serves 303 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.9:1. Its teachers have had 57 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

303 Students

16 Teachers

3501 Pinole Valley Rd

Pinole, CA 94564 View local requests

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Ellerhorst Elementary School Demographics

44%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

65%

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.

Ellerhorst Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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