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Westfield River Elementary School is
a public school
in Westfield, Massachusetts that is part of Westfield Public Schools.
Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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31%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Apr 5, 2026
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Westfield River Elementary School
$3,600
raised using DonorsChoose
9
projects
funded
4
teachers
funded
7
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
2
projects
for
art supplies
Westfield River Elementary School has received support from
6 individuals from Massachusetts and
1 individual out-of-state.
