{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lake Wilderness Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1051258,"projectId":8966131,"letterContent":"The Edison robots have ignited excitement and passion in students for exploring STEM. In just a short amount of time, students have learned how to program the robots to move around, sense their surroundings, and respond to obstacles. Whether navigating around the classroom or a makeshift maze, the programming and problem-solving challenges have creating real-world and authentic learning opportunities for students.\r\n\r\nSo far, we've been able to utilize the robotics systems in our afterschool program and we are looking forward to implementing them during the school day as we wind down the school year so that students can see the real-life applications of their learning in math and science over the course of the entire year. This learning includes applications with engineering and technology so this will provide a full STEM learning experience for students.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support and for making a difference in the lives of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1734570724794,"projectUrl":"project/science-math-with-robots/8966131/","projectTitle":"Science & Math With Robots","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1051258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448303599874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-ferguson"},{"teacherId":1051258,"projectId":9054449,"letterContent":"The Edison robots have ignited excitement and passion in students for exploring STEM. In just a short amount of time, students have learned how to program the robots to move around, sense their surroundings, and respond to obstacles. Whether navigating around the classroom or a makeshift maze, the programming and problem-solving challenges have creating real-world and authentic learning opportunities for students.\r\n\r\nSo far, we've been able to utilize the robotics systems in our afterschool program and we are looking forward to implementing them during the school day as we wind down the school year so that students can see the real-life applications of their learning in math and science over the course of the entire year. This learning includes applications with engineering and technology so this will provide a full STEM learning experience for students.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support and for making a difference in the lives of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1737047856098,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-math-via-robotics/9054449/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Science & Math via Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1051258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448303599874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-ferguson"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_39804","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":926,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":20,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":55,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"22.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.9,"schoolId":39804,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lake Wilderness Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lake Wilderness Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/tahoma-school-district-409/lake-wilderness-elementary-school/39804"}
Join the 47 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Lake Wilderness Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Maple Valley, Washington that is part of Tahoma School District 409.
It serves 926 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.6:1.
Its teachers have had 23 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Grades Pre-K - 5
926 Students
41 Teachers
24216 Witte Rd SEContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
Boost support for our school's classrooms. Share this page with friends and family who want to make a difference. If you're a teacher, sign up to get started!
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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
32%
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.
Lake Wilderness Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 7, 2025
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.
Lake Wilderness Elementary School
$8,643
raised using DonorsChoose
23
projects
funded
5
teachers
funded
47
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
5
projects for
technology
5
projects for
books
Lake Wilderness Elementary School has received support from
38 individuals from Washington and
9 individuals out-of-state.