West Gates Avenue Elementary School in Lindenhurst, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West Gates Avenue Elementary School is a suburban public school in Lindenhurst, New York that is part of Lindenhurst Union Free School District. It serves 303 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.1:1. Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades K - 5

303 Students

25 Teachers

175 W Gates Ave

Lindenhurst, NY 11757 View local requests

http://www.lindenhurstschools.org

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West Gates Avenue Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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West Gates Avenue Elementary School Demographics

52%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

32%

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 Gates Avenue Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 20, 2026

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