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Taylor White Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Mobile, Alabama that is part of Mobile County Public Schools.
It serves 423 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.2:1.
Its teachers have had 25 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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43%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Feb 21, 2026
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Taylor White Elementary School
$17,845
raised using DonorsChoose
25
projects
funded
15
teachers
funded
54
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
5
projects for
books
Taylor White Elementary School has received support from
36 individuals from Alabama and
18 individuals out-of-state.
