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About this school
Leo A Rizzuto Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in La Porte, Texas that is part of La Porte Independent School District.
It serves 345 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.1:1.
Its teachers have had 19 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
56%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Leo A Rizzuto Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Leo A Rizzuto Elementary School
$6,145
raised using DonorsChoose
19
projects
funded
12
teachers
funded
55
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
technology
3
projects for
books
Leo A Rizzuto Elementary School has received support from
46 individuals from Texas and
9 individuals out-of-state.