Olinda Elementary School in Richmond, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Olinda Elementary School is a suburban public school in Richmond, California that is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District. It serves 319 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 24.5:1. Its teachers have had 48 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

319 Students

13 Teachers

5855 Olinda Rd

Richmond, CA 94803 View local requests

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Olinda Elementary School Demographics

38%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

75%

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.

Olinda Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 27, 2026

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