Kessler Elementary School in Longview, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Kessler Elementary School is an urban public school in Longview, Washington that is part of Longview School District 122. It serves 350 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.6:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

350 Students

24 Teachers

1902 E Kessler Blvd

Longview, WA 98632 View local requests

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Kessler Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Kessler Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

24%

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.

Kessler Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 21, 2025

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