Carl Schurz Elementary School in New Braunfels, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Carl Schurz Elementary School is an urban public school in New Braunfels, Texas that is part of New Braunfels Independent School District. It serves 317 students in grades K - 5. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

317 Students

# of teachers unavailable

633 W Coll St

New Braunfels, TX 78130 View local requests

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Carl Schurz Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Alvarez

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Carl Schurz Elementary School Demographics

56%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

76%

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.

Carl Schurz Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 15, 2026

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