Ella Baker Elementary in Redmond, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ella Baker Elementary is a public school in Redmond, Washington that is part of Lake Washington School District 414. Its teachers have had 21 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

9595 Eastridge Drive NE

Redmond, WA 98053 View local requests

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Ella Baker Elementary Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Carter

Mrs. Stine

Mr. Talcott

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Ella Baker Elementary Demographics

13%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

53%

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.

Ella Baker Elementary Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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