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About this school
George Washington Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Durant, Oklahoma that is part of Durant Independent School District.
It serves 525 students
in grades K - 4.
Its teachers have had 32 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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30%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Jan 15, 2026
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George Washington Elementary School
$29,398
raised using DonorsChoose
32
projects
funded
20
teachers
funded
45
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
7
projects for
technology
3
projects for
books
George Washington Elementary School has received support from
37 individuals from Oklahoma and
8 individuals out-of-state.
