West Bertie Elementary School in Kelford, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West Bertie Elementary School is a rural public school in Kelford, North Carolina that is part of Bertie County School District. It serves 172 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.5:1. Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

172 Students

15 Teachers

3734 Governors Rd

Kelford, NC 27847 View local requests

http://www.wbes.bertie.k12.nc.us

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West Bertie Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Ms. Elefan

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West Bertie Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

90%

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 Bertie Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jul 29, 2026

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