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Because of your generosity, my students have transformed from curious learners into empowered citizen scientists. Our new tools have bridged the gap between technology and application, teaching my students how to use instruments to gather data rather than just observing from a distance. 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About this school
Enchanted Lake Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Kailua, Hawaii that is part of Windward School District.
It serves 258 students
in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.6:1.
Its teachers have had 135 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades Pre-K - 6
258 Students
27 Teachers
770 Keolu DrContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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Enchanted Lake Elementary School
$96,096
raised using DonorsChoose
135
projects
funded
31
teachers
funded
61
donors
20
projects
for
basic supplies
24
projects for
technology
11
projects for
books
4
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art supplies
Enchanted Lake Elementary School has received support from
45 individuals from Hawaii and
16 individuals out-of-state.