Root Elementary School in Fayetteville, Arkansas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Root Elementary School is an urban public school in Fayetteville, Arkansas that is part of Fayetteville Public Schools. It serves 448 students in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.9:1. Its teachers have had 25 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 4

448 Students

25 Teachers

1529 E Mission Blvd

Fayetteville, AR 72701 View local requests

http://www.fayar.net

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Root Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Wootten

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Root Elementary School Demographics

14%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

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

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