{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Frank Rushton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1866382,"projectId":9576622,"letterContent":"THANK YOU so much for your donation! Because of you, my students have been thoroughly enjoying reading Holes. They beg every day to read more and skip math so we can keep reading. This kind of excitement warms my heart!\r\n\r\nYour donation has allowed all of my students, regardless of their reading ability, to read along and discuss the novel. We read our chapter books as a class, so everyone can enjoy reading a chapter book at grade level. Many of my student do not have the ability to read chapter books of this level and it makes them feel left out.\r\n\r\nDuring our read aloud, we work on asking and answering questions, making predictions, and annotating all the fiction elements. By doing this as a whole class, my struggling readers get to hear the ideas and thoughts from the higher readers which in turn, helps the struggling readers with their comprehension. All this would not be possible without your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1765202544381,"projectUrl":"project/the-whole-class-is-reading-what/9576622/","projectTitle":"The Whole Class is Reading What?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1866382"},{"teacherId":4925786,"projectId":9574832,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! We have already had one class of fourth graders read the books you have provided, and a second class of fourth graders currently has the books in hand. The students have been able to connect with the characters, practice their reading skills, and enjoy a wonderful story all at the same time. \r\n\r\nThe author, Kate DiCamillo, weaves an intricate and fascinating tale about a unique mouse who loves to read books. The mouse is a romantic, and he falls in love with the princess of the castle in which he lives. The students were immediately enamored with the main character and eagerly waited each day until read-aloud time, when they would have the opportunity to encounter him and his adventures again.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Our students will remember this story for years to come, and we will be able to share it with many groups of students in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1760720595220,"projectUrl":"project/the-tale-of-despereaux-class-set/9574832/","projectTitle":"The Tale of Despereaux Class Set","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4925786_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508805612735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4925786"},{"teacherId":4925786,"projectId":9786741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of thirty copies of the novel \"Holes\" by Louis Sachar! So far, 25 students have read the novel and engaged in activities about the reading. In January 2026, another class of fourth graders will be reading the novel and benefit from your generous donation. \r\n\r\nThe students absolutely LOVED reading this book! We even brought in a shovel and had the students attempt to dig a hole the same size as the holes the characters in the novel were digging. They were shocked at how difficult it can be to dig a hole- especially in November! We learned all about the judicial system, and students were able to make their own judgments about real court cases. We even did a mock trial so the students could truly understand the concepts being discussed!\r\n\r\nReading this novel with our students has been a wonderful experience that I will not soon forget (and I hope they won't either!). We practiced various reading skills, learned about new concepts like the judicial system, and had FUN throughout this novel study. It has been a truly remarkable experience that would not have been possible without your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1759738168350,"projectUrl":"project/holes-by-louis-sachar-novel-study/9786741/","projectTitle":"\"Holes\" by Louis Sachar Novel Study","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4925786_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508805612735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4925786"},{"teacherId":10163015,"projectId":9559860,"letterContent":"Through your generous contribution to the Frank Rushton Interactive Learning Room, students are experiencing hands-on learning. The area that you helped create has allowed small groups of students and staff to meet and learn. Students have been able to manipulate letters and make word. They can also manipulate numbers and write number sentences to support their thinking. The Interactive Learning Room has allowed students and staff to come together outside of the classroom for a hands-on learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1755722410047,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-learning-room/9559860/","projectTitle":"Interactive learning room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ochs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10163015_orig.png?crop=238,238,x0,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754666833818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163015"},{"teacherId":4925786,"projectId":9574897,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for this amazing donation to our school! When we started reading the book, we only had four copies of the novel, but thanks to your donations, by the time we were on Chapter 3, every student had a copy of the book in their hands. We are extremely grateful!\r\n\r\nThe fifth-graders who read this novel over the last few weeks have been immersed in the world of science fiction created by the incredible Madeline L'Engle. They were fascinated by the concept of \"It\", the mind-controling brain that controlled all the people on the planet Camazotz \"for their own good\". They also loved the beasts at the end of the story who were not able to speak, but were able to communicate through feelings. These outside-of-the-box concepts kept the students wanting to know more about the story!\r\n\r\nThe students greatly enjoyed the more realistic pieces of the novel as well. They identified closely with the main character, Meg, as well as her friend Calvin and little brother Charles. In the story, Meg grapples with insecurity, anger outbursts, and the absence of her father. Our students were able to recognize some of their own struggles through these characters which led to some in-depth discussions in our classrooms. We talked about abandonment, feeling outcast, emotions that get the best of us, and a host of other topics. \r\n\r\nAfter completing the novel study, last week the entire fifth-grade was able to attend a play of A Wrinkle in Time at a local arts theater. We all had a wonderful time, and it was the perfect way to culminate this novel study. Reading this book with the students sparked a love of reading and has encouraged them to read more! There are four more books in the Wrinkle in Time series, and our school library can't keep them in stock because our fifth-graders keep checking them out. Thank you for helping us encourage a love of literature in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1756319321238,"projectUrl":"project/a-wrinkle-in-time-book-sets/9574897/","projectTitle":"A Wrinkle in Time Book Sets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4925786_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508805612735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4925786"},{"teacherId":5850493,"projectId":8599829,"letterContent":"Thank you again for helping to fund this project for my students. In my 7 years of teaching general music, we have slowly built our inventory of quality equipment built to last under the use of hundreds of students. My school qualifies as a Title I school and the students who attend deserve to have the same quality of equipment as a school who may have more resources and funding available. I know that your contributions will help create a beautiful and aesthetic experience that students may remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1723741480736,"projectUrl":"project/lights-projector-background-action/8599829/","projectTitle":"Lights! Projector! Background! Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5850493_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536507311760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5850493"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_57668","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":359,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":58,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":54.0,"schoolId":57668,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Frank Rushton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Frank Rushton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/kansas/kansas-city-kansas-city-public-schools/frank-rushton-elementary-school/57668"}
Join the 126 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Frank Rushton Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Kansas City, Kansas that is part of Kansas City, Kansas City Public Schools.
It serves 359 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.4:1.
Its teachers have had 36 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Share and help support Frank Rushton Elementary School
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
80%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Frank Rushton Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Feb 12, 2026
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
Frank Rushton Elementary School
$18,600
raised using DonorsChoose
36
projects
funded
18
teachers
funded
126
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
5
projects for
technology
12
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Frank Rushton Elementary School has received support from
68 individuals from Kansas and
58 individuals out-of-state.
