Washington Elementary School in Riviera Beach, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Washington Elementary School is a suburban public school in Riviera Beach, Florida that is part of Palm Beach County Public Schools. It serves 267 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.7:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

267 Students

25 Teachers

1709 W 30th St

Riviera Beach, FL 33404 View local requests

http://wshe.palmbeachschools.org

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Washington Elementary School Demographics

81%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

95%

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.

Washington Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Aug 11, 2026

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