Bob and Betty Nelson Elementary School in Alvin, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Bob and Betty Nelson Elementary School is a rural public school in Alvin, Texas that is part of Alvin Independent School District. It serves 643 students in grades Pre-K - 5. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

643 Students

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14400 County Road 185

Alvin, TX 77511 View local requests

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Bob and Betty Nelson Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Borillo

Mrs. Pollard

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Bob and Betty Nelson Elementary School Demographics

64%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

50%

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.

Bob and Betty Nelson Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 8, 2026

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