Drew Elementary School in West Monroe, Louisiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Drew Elementary School is a rural public school in West Monroe, Louisiana that is part of Ouachita Parish School District. It serves 540 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 25.7:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

540 Students

21 Teachers

1132 Ole Highway 15

West Monroe, LA 71291 View local requests

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Drew Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Lawson

Mrs. Samp

Ms. Whiddon

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Drew Elementary School Demographics

44%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

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.

Drew Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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