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About this school
Don Jeter Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Manvel, Texas that is part of Alvin Independent School District.
It serves 721 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.6:1.
Its teachers have had 23 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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89%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Don Jeter Elementary School
$15,052
raised using DonorsChoose
23
projects
funded
14
teachers
funded
90
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
technology
10
projects for
books
Don Jeter Elementary School has received support from
71 individuals from Texas and
19 individuals out-of-state.
