McKenzie River Community Elementary School in Vida, Oregon on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"McKenzie River Community Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9554610,"projectId":8722159,"letterContent":"I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of health office supplies. Your support in providing essential items such as tourniquets and compression bandages for our Stop the Bleed kits, glucose gel and applesauce for our diabetic students, and Sani-Cloth sanitizing wipes for keeping our health office clean, has made a meaningful impact on the health and safety of our students.\r\n\r\nWe now have Stop the Bleed kits in both our Elementary and High School offices, in our Shop, and in our Bus Barn to ensure that if there is an emergency, the necessary supplies to save a life are at hand. \r\n\r\nThese supplies are invaluable in ensuring that we are prepared for different kinds of emergencies and can provide immediate care when needed. Your kindness and generosity help us create a safer and more supportive environment for our students, giving them the confidence to learn and grow knowing their well-being is a priority.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful contribution. Your generosity truly makes a difference in the lives of our students and staff, and we deeply appreciate your commitment to their health and safety.","fullyFundedDate":1734705333879,"projectUrl":"project/school-health-office-supplies/8722159/","projectTitle":"School Health Office Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9554610"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87976","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":185,"numTeachers":10,"percentFrplEligible":47,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":75,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":73.1,"schoolId":87976,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about McKenzie River Community Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"McKenzie River Community Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oregon/mckenzie-school-district-68/mckenzie-elementary-school/87976"}

About this school

McKenzie River Community Elementary School is a public school in Vida, Oregon that is part of Mckenzie School District 68. It serves 185 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.5:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 8

185 Students

10 Teachers

51187 Blue River Dr

Vida, OR 97488 View local requests

http://www.mckenzie.k12.or.us

Direct, proactive support

Empower teachers at McKenzie River Community Elementary School to request what their students need.

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

McKenzie River Community Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. L.

Ms. Liz

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.

See how DonorsChoose works

McKenzie River Community Elementary School Demographics

47%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

15%

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.

McKenzie River Community Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 7, 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.