West Foundation Elementary School in Wichita Falls, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West Foundation Elementary School is an urban public school in Wichita Falls, Texas that is part of Wichita Falls Independent School District. It serves 380 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.9:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

380 Students

32 Teachers

5220 Lake Wellington Pkwy

Wichita Falls, TX 76310 View local requests

http://www.wfisd.net

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West Foundation Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Brasfield

Mrs. Norton

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West Foundation Elementary School Demographics

36%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

38%

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

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