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I also have hats and gloves that I will be able to pass out when it gets a bit colder here. \r\n\r\nA few weeks ago we had quite a rainstorm. Several students came into the classroom with wet feet. I was able to provide dry socks for my students so they didn't have to feel cold and/or uncomfortable, and they were better able to focus on learning. \r\n\r\nMy students also know that we have a supply of toothbrushes and toothpaste should they need these supplies. \r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and thoughtfulness. 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About this school
Willson Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Cleveland, Ohio that is part of Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
It serves 334 students
in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.4:1.
Its teachers have had 141 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
91%
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.
Willson Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 4, 2025
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Willson Elementary School
$51,123
raised using DonorsChoose
141
projects
funded
27
teachers
funded
304
donors
28
projects
for
basic supplies
18
projects for
technology
8
projects for
books
7
projects
for
art supplies
Willson Elementary School has received support from
200 individuals from Ohio and
104 individuals out-of-state.