West Park Elementary School in Fresno, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West Park Elementary School is a rural public school in Fresno, California that is part of West Park Elementary School District. It serves 297 students in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.8:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 8

297 Students

20 Teachers

2695 S Valentine Ave

Fresno, CA 93706 View local requests

http://www.westpark.k12.ca.us

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West Park Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Ms. Martinez

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West Park Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

92%

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

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