{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Heflin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9578037,"projectId":9452303,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation. Our Math center will have all the supplies needed. You just supported students from a Title 1 campus wit almost 100% reduced lunch. Shaped magnetic tiles are excellent for kindergarteners because they foster creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skill development through play. \r\n\r\nThe manipulatives provide a bridge between concrete objects and abstract thinking and allow children to construct their own understanding of mathematical concepts. This tangible approach makes math more engaging, but it also helps develop problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning.","fullyFundedDate":1754347855074,"projectUrl":"project/ms-toneys-math-center/9452303/","projectTitle":"Ms. Toney's Math Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9578037_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753136075061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9578037"},{"teacherId":9017539,"projectId":8969657,"letterContent":"I apologize for the delay but your contributions did not go unnoticed or unappreciated. The items you donated to my class were crucial in the effort to make my students successful. By providing me with the materials to make anchor charts, my kids were able to have reference material to use whenever they were struggling with a concept. It also helped our class community by not only using them for academica but also for goal tracking, group activities, and incentives. It's hard to really put into words the impact you made on the lives of 40 little people, but you are appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1733167667532,"projectUrl":"project/anchors-aweigh-into-a-calming-classroom/8969657/","projectTitle":"Anchors Aweigh into a Calming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maurice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9017539_orig.jpg?crop=486,486,x207,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683209856469","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmauricein4th"},{"teacherId":8837462,"projectId":9094188,"letterContent":"I can't express my gratitude to you for helping me successfully fund my project. As a PE teacher- the entire school is able to effectively use my Chill Zone when they need a break to get their emotions in order. When they first saw me constructing the area- they kept asking what is it and when will it be \"open\". The bean bags were a PERFECT fit- as most of the students use them each time they go in there to read, breathe, or use the sensory fidgets. I still have some things I will like to add for next year, but I am so thankful for the book, Mr. Monster (the puppet that follows us everywhere), and the bean bags! \r\nThank you again for choosing my project!!!","fullyFundedDate":1738768128946,"projectUrl":"project/chill-zone/9094188/","projectTitle":"Chill Zone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Horsley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8837462_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728407735193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8837462"},{"teacherId":3429649,"projectId":9017416,"letterContent":"The students are sharpening their skills quickly, and they are excited about the new supplies! Upon opening the package, their faces glowed in surprise, and they cheered and jumped joyfully when they saw the box reveal! They said a big thank you out loud, even though you may not have heard, for you and your thoughtfulness. \r\n\r\nThe next steps are to push the school tools to all content areas and reach the finish line for 2nd grade! Math, reading, writing, science, social studies, and more can be maximized with the essentials you have provided! Thank you so much from Busy Bees!","fullyFundedDate":1739371118670,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-writers-eyes/9017416/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Writer's Eyes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bondurant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3429649_orig.jpg?crop=1078,1078,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728735716320","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shine"},{"teacherId":9017539,"projectId":8656720,"letterContent":"I apologize for the delay but your contributions did not go unnoticed or unappreciated. The items you donated to my class were crucial in the effort to make my students successful. By the end of the year, more than half of my students were able to meet their yearly benchmark. When it came time for STAAR, students were more comfortable and confident, largely due to the materials and incentives provided by you. It's hard to really put into words the impact you made on the lives of 40 little people, but you are appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1732212587122,"projectUrl":"project/staar-wars-may-the-4th-grade-be-success/8656720/","projectTitle":"STAAR Wars: May the 4th Grade Be Successful!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maurice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9017539_orig.jpg?crop=486,486,x207,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683209856469","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmauricein4th"},{"teacherId":3429649,"projectId":8874594,"letterContent":"The students use the new resources to brainstorm ideas, draft their stories as authors, edit independently and with peers, revise their work to make it amazing, add some amazing art, and publish final pieces to share in the author's chair! \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the supplies funded, they cheered excitedly and wished to thank you personally! They got to work making their thank you cards right away! You are truly appreciated!\r\n\r\nThe next steps for the project are to distribute them and finalize our next writing project!\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1738777951850,"projectUrl":"project/write-with-me/8874594/","projectTitle":"Write With Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bondurant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3429649_orig.jpg?crop=1078,1078,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728735716320","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shine"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_13073","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":550,"numTeachers":60,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":61,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"9.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.1,"schoolId":13073,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Heflin Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Heflin Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/alief-independent-school-district/heflin-elementary-school/13073"}

Heflin Elementary School

Join the 346 supporters who believe in this school.

About this school

Heflin Elementary School is an urban public school in Houston, Texas that is part of Alief Independent School District. It serves 550 students in grades K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.2:1. Its teachers have had 181 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 4

550 Students

60 Teachers

3303 Synott Rd

Houston, TX 77082 View local requests

http://www.aliefisd.net

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Heflin Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

Heflin Elementary School Demographics

89%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

93%

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.

Heflin Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.

Heflin Elementary School

$93,002

raised using DonorsChoose

181

projects funded

teachers funded

346

donors

projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

projects for art supplies

Heflin Elementary School has received support from 239 individuals from Texas and 107 individuals out-of-state.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season! Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Heflin Elementary School

About this school

Equity Focus School

Heflin Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Share & help us grow support

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Heflin Elementary School Demographics

Heflin Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

Heflin Elementary School

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.