Pomona Elementary School in Manvel, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Pomona Elementary School is a suburban public school in Manvel, Texas that is part of Alvin Independent School District. It serves 761 students in grades K - 5. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades K - 5

761 Students

# of teachers unavailable

4480 Kirby Dr

Manvel, TX 77578 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Pomona Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Holmes

Mrs. Madison

Mrs. Zamora

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Pomona Elementary School Demographics

25%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

73%

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.

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

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