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Your generosity goes far beyond providing Air Wick plug-ins and scent refills; you are helping to create a welcoming, comfortable environment where students can focus, learn, and feel at ease.\r\n\r\nOur classroom is a busy place where students spend many hours each day. Fresh, pleasant scents help eliminate lingering odors and contribute to a clean, inviting atmosphere. A comfortable learning environment can make a meaningful difference in helping students stay focused and enjoy their time at school.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classrooms will remain fresh throughout the school year, allowing students to walk into a space that feels cared for and ready for learning. Small touches like these show students that their environment matters and that there are people who care about their success and well-being.\r\n\r\nYour support reminds our students that a community of generous donors believes in them and values their education. 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About this school
David Crockett Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Phoenix, Arizona that is part of Balsz Elementary School District 31.
It serves 463 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.9:1.
Its teachers have had 60 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 K - 5
463 Students
31 Teachers
501 N 36th StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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91%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Aug 22, 2026
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David Crockett Elementary School
$35,248
raised using DonorsChoose
60
projects
funded
22
teachers
funded
155
donors
9
projects
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
7
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
David Crockett Elementary School has received support from
92 individuals from Arizona and
63 individuals out-of-state.