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They immediately noticed the changes and shared how peaceful and beautiful our classroom felt. It was wonderful to see their smiles and excitement over something that will support them every day.\r\nWe are already using these new resources as part of our daily classroom routines. The calmer environment gives my students a comfortable space where they can focus, learn, and feel a sense of belonging. We are continuing to work together on our classroom projects and lessons, and I am encouraging my students to take pride in caring for and maintaining our shared space. Your generosity has helped make our classroom a place where students feel welcomed, valued, and ready to learn. 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Your contribution is making a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1773541309960,"projectUrl":"project/show-your-work/10138124/","projectTitle":"Show Your Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3586809_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461592906202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-montajohnson"},{"teacherId":10418192,"projectId":10138116,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to whiteboards, markers, writing paper, and new folders that we use every single day. These materials have transformed how we learn. During math lessons, students eagerly use their whiteboards to solve problems, show their thinking, and quickly share answers without the fear of making mistakes on paper. 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About this school
Adams Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that is part of Oklahoma City School District.
It serves 360 students
in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.9:1.
Its teachers have had 251 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 4
360 Students
33 Teachers
3416 SW 37th StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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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
89%
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.
Adams Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
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Adams Elementary School
$129,792
raised using DonorsChoose
251
projects
funded
81
teachers
funded
438
donors
28
projects
for
basic supplies
27
projects for
technology
18
projects for
books
8
projects
for
art supplies
Adams Elementary School has received support from
210 individuals from Oklahoma and
228 individuals out-of-state.