Futureforward at Washington Square in Thornton, Colorado on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Futureforward at Washington Square is a public school in Thornton, Colorado that is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Not specified

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12521 Washington St.

Thornton, CO 80241 View local requests

https://futureforward.adams12.org/washingtonsquare

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Futureforward at Washington Square Demographics

54%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

44%

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.

Futureforward at Washington Square Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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