Whitfield Elementary School in West Lawn, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Whitfield Elementary School is a suburban public school in West Lawn, Pennsylvania that is part of Wilson School District. It serves 573 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.3:1. Its teachers have had 28 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

573 Students

43 Teachers

2700 Van Reed Rd

West Lawn, PA 19609 View local requests

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Whitfield Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Adams

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Mrs. Focht

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Whitfield Elementary School Demographics

40%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

32%

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.

Whitfield Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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