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These materials will be put to immediate and excellent use, directly contributing to more engaging lessons, smoother daily operations, and a better-equipped space where every student can thrive. Your thoughtful contribution alleviates a significant financial burden and allows us to focus more energy on teaching and less on resource constraints. Thank you for investing in the future of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758292450822,"projectUrl":"project/a-breath-of-fresh-air/9489427/","projectTitle":"A Breath of Fresh Air","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kinchen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7584425_orig.jpg?crop=739,739,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601592583857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7584425"},{"teacherId":9114831,"projectId":9124539,"letterContent":"The Let's Get Running project has truly brought energy, confidence, and excitement to our students! 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About this school
Rock Lake Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Orlando, Florida that is part of Orange County Public Schools.
It serves 340 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.6:1.
Its teachers have had 340 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
93%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Rock Lake Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 4, 2025
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Rock Lake Elementary School
$133,551
raised using DonorsChoose
340
projects
funded
38
teachers
funded
911
donors
52
projects
for
basic supplies
97
projects for
technology
34
projects for
books
14
projects
for
art supplies
Rock Lake Elementary School has received support from
311 individuals from Florida and
600 individuals out-of-state.