West End Elementary School in Lynbrook, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West End Elementary School is a suburban public school in Lynbrook, New York that is part of Lynbrook Union Free School District. It serves 373 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.7:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

373 Students

32 Teachers

30 Clark Ave

Lynbrook, NY 11563 View local requests

http://www.lynbrookschools.org

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

West End Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Fitzsimmons

Mrs. Rocco

Ms. Tiran

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West End Elementary School Demographics

23%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

42%

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.

West End Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Sep 14, 2026

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