Meadowlark Elementary School in Fargo, North Dakota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Meadowlark Elementary School is an urban public school in Fargo, North Dakota that is part of West Fargo School District 6. It serves 379 students in grades K - 5. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

379 Students

# of teachers unavailable

5801 51st Ave S

Fargo, ND 58104 View local requests

https://meadowlark.web.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Meadowlark Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Gilmore

Mrs. Hanson

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Meadowlark Elementary School Demographics

29%

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.

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

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