Willow Road Elementary School in Franklin Square, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Willow Road Elementary School is a suburban public school in Franklin Square, New York that is part of Valley Stream Union Free School District 13. It serves 392 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.3:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 6

392 Students

38 Teachers

880 Catalpa Dr

Franklin Square, NY 11010 View local requests

http://www.valleystream13.com

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Willow Road Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Garry

Ms. Lanin

Mrs. Van Eron

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Willow Road Elementary School Demographics

19%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

65%

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.

Willow Road Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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