Willard Elementary School in Concord, Massachusetts on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Willard Elementary School is a suburban public school in Concord, Massachusetts that is part of Concord Public School District. It serves 432 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.7:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

432 Students

37 Teachers

185 Powder Mill Rd

Concord, MA 01742 View local requests

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Willard Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Kenney

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Willard Elementary School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

13%

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.

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

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