P.M. Akin Elementary School in Wylie, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

P.M. Akin Elementary School is a suburban public school in Wylie, Texas that is part of Wylie Ind School District-Collin. It serves 592 students in grades K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.1:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 4

592 Students

31 Teachers

1100 Springwood Ln

Wylie, TX 75098 View local requests

http://www.wylieisd.net

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P.M. Akin Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Dominie

Ms. Richardson

Ms. schmelzer

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P.M. Akin Elementary School Demographics

31%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

47%

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.

P.M. Akin Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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