West University Elementary School in Houston, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West University Elementary School is a suburban public school in Houston, Texas that is part of Houston Independent School District. It serves 1,123 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.4:1. Its teachers have had 27 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

1,123 Students

73 Teachers

3756 University Blvd

Houston, TX 77005 View local requests

http://www.houstonisd.org

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West University Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. I.

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Mr. Ward

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West University Elementary School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

32%

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

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