Coalfield Elementary School in Welch, West Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Coalfield Elementary School is a public school in Welch, West Virginia that is part of Mcdowell Co School District. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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920 Mount View Road

Welch, WV 24801 View local requests

https://www.boe.mcdo.k12.wv.us/o/ces

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Coalfield Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Coalfield Elementary School Demographics

The percentage of students that qualify for free or reduced price lunch is not available.

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

Coalfield Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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