Berkeley - Glenn Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Berkeley - Glenn Elementary School is a suburban public school in Waynesboro, Virginia that is part of Waynesboro Public Schools. It serves 256 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.8:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades K - 5

256 Students

20 Teachers

1020 Jefferson Ave

Waynesboro, VA 22980 View local requests

http://www.waynesboro.k12.va.us

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Berkeley - Glenn Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. M

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Berkeley - Glenn Elementary School Demographics

92%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

30%

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.

Berkeley - Glenn Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 20, 2025

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