{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Arcado Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9872120,"projectId":9855761,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our Watch Us Grow project! We have been having fun with our instant camera, capturing meaningful moments, friendship, creativity, and growth as they unfold each day in our classroom, and sharing our learning journey with our families and school staff. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we have been documenting both milestones and everyday achievements. These pictures have allowed us to foster a classroom culture where children feel truly seen, valued, and connected, while also strengthening communication skills and deepening partnerships with families.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we can look at our students and say: \"We see you. We celebrate you. We're watching you grow.\" Thank you for helping us record these beautiful moments!","fullyFundedDate":1769177042199,"projectUrl":"project/watch-us-grow/9855761/","projectTitle":"Watch us Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9872120_orig.jpg?crop=580,580,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736786050127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9872120"},{"teacherId":9867230,"projectId":8994522,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Metal Stools for Small Group Instruction - Where the learning Happens.\" Your kindness has truly made a difference in our classroom!\r\nBecause of your donation, my students now have sturdy comfortable stools that make small group learning both engaging and efficient. These stools allow my students to easily gather around our small group table, where so much meaningful learning takes place. \r\nThe flexibility they provide helps us transition quickly between activities, and the students absolutely love having their own special space for reading, problem-solving, and hands-on projects.\r\n\r\nThe impact is already clear—students are more focused, collaborative, and eager to join small group sessions. What was once a cramped, awkward setup has now become a comfortable, inviting learning space that fosters curiosity and teamwork every day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminds my students and me that there are people who believe in them and value their education. Thank you for helping us create a space where the learning truly happens!","fullyFundedDate":1736185185950,"projectUrl":"project/metal-stools-for-small-group-instruction/8994522/","projectTitle":"Metal Stools for Small Group Instruction-Where the learning happens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bourdonnay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9867230_orig.jpg?crop=311,311,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733957017280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9867230"},{"teacherId":5404139,"projectId":9456727,"letterContent":"Your donations have had a profoundly positive impact on our entire school. \r\n\r\nPicnic tables with umbrellas provide teachers with a comfortable and functional space during recess, offering shade from the sun and a designated area for supervision, planning, or casual interaction with students. These tables create a welcoming outdoor environment where teachers can take a break while still maintaining visibility and accessibility. The umbrellas are especially helpful in warmer months, reducing heat exposure and making outdoor duty more pleasant and sustainable throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nAir purifiers in the classroom are a vital support for teachers with asthma or other respiratory sensitivities. By filtering out allergens, dust, and airborne pollutants, these devices help maintain a cleaner and healthier air quality, reducing the likelihood of asthma flare-ups or breathing discomfort. This not only improves the teacher's well-being but also contributes to a more focused and productive learning environment for everyone in the room.\r\n\r\nBar tables and stools introduce flexible seating options that cater to different learning styles and classroom dynamics. They provide an alternative to traditional desks, allowing students and teachers to engage in small group discussions, collaborative work, or independent tasks in a more relaxed setting. For teachers, these seating arrangements can help foster a more inclusive and adaptable classroom atmosphere, encouraging movement, choice, and creativity in how students learn and interact.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1752542150110,"projectUrl":"project/creating-beautiful-environments-for-lear/9456727/","projectTitle":"Creating Beautiful Environments for Learners and Educators.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cutter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5404139_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689021204186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5404139"},{"teacherId":189008,"projectId":8894009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. We live in a time where technology surrounds us and when we have the chance to integrate technology into instruction, it engages our digital learners. With the addition of these wireless display adapters, teachers are able to project engaging lessons to their students. This helps students remember what they are learning by capturing their interests. \r\n\r\nBy having wireless display adapters, students are also able to interact with technology. Students can play games that are projected, watch engaging videos on topics they are learning, and share their learning. Teachers are able to project student work and this allows students to learn from one another. Students have the opportunity to share and explain their thinking as their work is displayed.","fullyFundedDate":1741709569910,"projectUrl":"project/tech-connections/8894009/","projectTitle":"Tech Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Honea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp189008_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452212319863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/189008"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_49003","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":905,"numTeachers":68,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":29,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.3,"schoolId":49003,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Arcado Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Arcado Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/georgia/gwinnett-county-public-schools/arcado-elementary-school/49003"}
Join the 93 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Arcado Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Lilburn, Georgia that is part of Gwinnett County Public Schools.
It serves 905 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.3:1.
Its teachers have had 49 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 5
905 Students
68 Teachers
5150 Arcado Rd SWContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
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
85%
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.
Arcado Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 21, 2026
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.
Arcado Elementary School
$80,794
raised using DonorsChoose
49
projects
funded
26
teachers
funded
93
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
11
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Arcado Elementary School has received support from
70 individuals from Georgia and
23 individuals out-of-state.
