Depew Elementary School in Depew, Oklahoma on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Depew Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":7.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8814523,"projectId":9445862,"letterContent":"As soon as the flexible seating chairs came in, my students were so excited to see what they were. They also wanted to sit in them immediately. I am so grateful for the donation that was given to make that happen. The way that I am using them is during our DEAR time, those students who are doing what they are supposed to be doing, I will let them pick a spot anywhere and sit in them. \r\n Another thing that I was really more excited about than the kids were was the laminating sheets. I was able to laminate Christmas cards for their parents. This allowed me to make it personal and something that the parents will be able to keep for a very long time.","fullyFundedDate":1762871008595,"projectUrl":"project/2nd-grade-supplies/9445862/","projectTitle":"2nd Grade Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gaines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8814523_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753034054762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8814523"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86492","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":167,"numTeachers":11,"percentFrplEligible":69,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":63,"percentIndigenous":20,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":13,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":92.9,"schoolId":86492,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Depew Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Depew Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/depew-school-district-21/depew-elementary-school/86492"}

About this school

Depew Elementary School is a rural public school in Depew, Oklahoma that is part of Depew School District 21. It serves 167 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.2:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

167 Students

11 Teachers

500 7th St

Depew, OK 74028 View local requests

http://www.depew.k12.ok.us

Direct, proactive support

Empower teachers at Depew Elementary School to request what their students need.

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Depew Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Gaines

Mrs. Smith

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.

Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.

See how DonorsChoose works

Depew Elementary School Demographics

69%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

22%

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.

Depew Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 30, 2026

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.