{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clay Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":54.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":256629,"projectId":9666638,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your general donation of the Clorox wipes. We usually use on a daily basis to keep the students desktops clean and sanitary. It makes it so much easier having these items available rather than than having to get a bucket of water with soap and clean each in every individual desk. These wipes make for a quick cleanup so we can continue our day.\r\nThank you so very much for truly blessing us. 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They love having a choice.\r\n\r\nWant to thank you especially for always supporting us and meeting our needs. Thank you again. Hope you will help us in another project. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1757683637110,"projectUrl":"project/yummy-snacks/9673078/","projectTitle":"Yummy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Linkinoggor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp256629_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589936037784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/256629"},{"teacherId":256629,"projectId":9677968,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generosity in completing this important nutritious project. There are so many times that our students might need to have a snack at home when there is limited food available for them. So with your generosity and a little bellies can have a little nibble before the night. Many of them have to wait to have breakfast at school instead at home.\r\nThis project could not have been completed without your generous donation of the snacks with them to carry home in their backpack.\r\nThe children and I do appreciate your generosity in funding this project. Thank you for blessing us.","fullyFundedDate":1758413631516,"projectUrl":"project/night-nibble/9677968/","projectTitle":"Night Nibble","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Linkinoggor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp256629_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589936037784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/256629"},{"teacherId":256629,"projectId":8529446,"letterContent":"Thank you for stepping up and helping us fill our blessing boxes. We have many homeless people in our community.\r\nThis level of compassion that we can share with others is a true blessing. We appreciate your donation in helping supply the blessing boxes.\r\nYou are helping us keep the boxes filled so that they may go to it at any time and get themselves a little snack. You have blessed us greatly.\r\nYou have also touched many hearts with your generosity. And through your generosity, we have been able to show commitment to the community with love and support. Thank you","fullyFundedDate":1723632808824,"projectUrl":"project/compassionate-community-blessing-boxes/8529446/","projectTitle":"Compassionate Community Blessing Boxes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Linkinoggor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp256629_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589936037784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/256629"},{"teacherId":256629,"projectId":8443177,"letterContent":"To the many precious donors that filled the tummies of many children during the school year. 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The comfortable seating transformed our classroom library into a welcoming space where students genuinely wanted to spend time reading, learning, and collaborating with their peers.\r\n\r\nThroughout the year, students used the flexible seating during independent reading, partner discussions, and small-group activities. I noticed that many students were able to stay focused longer and were more engaged in their learning when they had a comfortable place to work. Some of my reluctant readers even began choosing to spend more time in our library area because it felt inviting and relaxing. It was rewarding to watch students grab a book and settle into a space where they felt comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I was able to create a learning environment that supports both academic growth and student well-being. The flexible seating will continue to benefit future students as they participate in novel studies, independent reading, and collaborative learning activities. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students feel comfortable, confident, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1775763238266,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-meets-concentration-flexible-se/10145206/","projectTitle":"Comfort Meets Concentration: Flexible Seating for Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10461599"},{"teacherId":10461599,"projectId":10144620,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom novel study project. Because of your kindness, my students had the opportunity to read Tuck Everlasting together as a class. 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He asked, \"Can I take one for my friend too?\" When I said yes, he got something extra for her. I found out later it was for his little sister. We never know what these kids are facing at home, so your donation goes a long way. Often it ends up making much more of an impact than you realize. \r\nAgain, I'm so thankful to each of you who contributed. It makes such a difference in their lives. We all appreciate your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1775674936154,"projectUrl":"project/snacking-while-learning/10131223/","projectTitle":"Snacking While Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schoolcraft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8334529_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644953046700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8334529"},{"teacherId":8093163,"projectId":10019174,"letterContent":"I want to thank you again for your help in getting me through another school year! I'm not exactly sure what kind of magic makes so many pencils disappear in an elementary school, but we sure have experienced a lot of it this year.\r\nDry erase markers are used so often that we are constantly throwing ones that have died in the trash. It's became almost a little joke in here from all the dying markers that we even had a moment of silence for all those we lost. (LOL) \r\nCardstock is worth its weight in gold to me. I am able to print and do my bulletin boards to match the seasons without having to buy the premade kits or spend too much extra time making my own decorations.","fullyFundedDate":1769281451221,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year-restock/10019174/","projectTitle":"Mid-Year Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8093163_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749764644930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8093163"},{"teacherId":8093163,"projectId":9788113,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest thanks for your help in building my classroom library! We started the year with VERY few books due to this being a brand new classroom. My students and I both enjoy reading very much, and picking books out for the classroom was so much fun!\r\nI'm happy to say that my students are reaching their reading goals, and some have exceeded them! \r\nI have always been told that people who don't enjoy reading just haven't found the right book yet, and I fully agree! \r\nBooks are so much fun!","fullyFundedDate":1764074579399,"projectUrl":"project/library-variety/9788113/","projectTitle":"Library Variety","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8093163_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749764644930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8093163"},{"teacherId":8093163,"projectId":9428693,"letterContent":"I want to thank you again for helping me create such a \"cool\" learning environment for our students. We have loved all of the items we received from this project. 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About this school
Clay Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Clay, West Virginia that is part of Clay County School District.
It serves 402 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.5:1.
Its teachers have had 448 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 - 5
402 Students
35 Teachers
219 Church 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
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0%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Clay Elementary School
$161,660
raised using DonorsChoose
448
projects
funded
50
teachers
funded
485
donors
28
projects
for
basic supplies
35
projects for
technology
47
projects for
books
16
projects
for
art supplies
Clay Elementary School has received support from
219 individuals from West Virginia and
266 individuals out-of-state.