Dr Kiran C Patel Elementary School in Tampa, Florida on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Kiran C Patel Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":66.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6506312,"projectId":8258081,"letterContent":"The donation of five classroom laptops has made a transformative impact on our learning environment, providing our students with critical access to technology that supports academic growth, creativity, and 21st-century skills. In a world that increasingly relies on digital literacy, these laptops are far more than tools—they are gateways to opportunity. For many of our students, particularly those without consistent access to devices at home, these laptops offer an essential bridge to the resources, experiences, and skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.\r\n\r\nWith these new laptops in the classroom, students can now engage in research-based learning, participate in interactive educational platforms, and complete assignments that require digital tools with greater ease and independence. Whether they are crafting a persuasive essay in Google Docs, collaborating on a science project via shared slides, or exploring educational simulations and coding programs, students are able to dive deeper into content and express their understanding in innovative ways. The integration of technology into daily lessons has already elevated the level of engagement in our classroom, encouraging students to take initiative, think critically, and explore new ways of problem-solving.","fullyFundedDate":1718400946350,"projectUrl":"project/third-grade-technology-for-world-discove/8258081/","projectTitle":"Third Grade Technology for World Discovery!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6506312_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675288832696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6506312"},{"teacherId":9562236,"projectId":8444418,"letterContent":"This project has become the cornerstone of my classroom. We explored culture through reading, discussions, and sharing our own backgrounds. It fostered a deeper understanding among peers and helped us build an inclusive classroom culture. We developed our own \"Suitcase Project,\" which we presented to our entire Fourth Grade class and showcased during Culture Night at our school. Many families visited to see our projects and shared positive feedback about the learning experiences! We also discovered a passion for Renee Watson's work and eagerly sought out more of her books to further explore ourselves, others, and the world around us.","fullyFundedDate":1724874214570,"projectUrl":"project/save-me-a-seat-and-teach-me-about-others/8444418/","projectTitle":"Save Me a Seat and Teach Me About Others","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cashen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9562236_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727299812336","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9562236"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_131237","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":283,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":8,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 2","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":33.3,"schoolId":131237,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dr Kiran C Patel Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dr Kiran C Patel Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/hillsborough-county-public-school-district/dr-kiran-c-patel-elementary-school/131237"}

About this school

Dr Kiran C Patel Elementary School is a suburban public school in Tampa, Florida that is part of Hillsborough County Public School District. It serves 283 students in grades K - 2. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades K - 2

283 Students

# of teachers unavailable

10739 Raulerson Ranch Rd

Tampa, FL 33637 View local requests

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Dr Kiran C Patel Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Baez

Mrs. Cashen

Ms. Harrell

Mrs. Kopp, School Nurse

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

Dr Kiran C Patel Elementary School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

62%

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.

Dr Kiran C Patel Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.