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W.E. Greiner Explor Arts Academy is
an urban public school
in Dallas, Texas that is part of Dallas Independent School District.
It serves 1,153 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.3:1.
Its teachers have had 162 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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95%
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W.E. Greiner Explor Arts Academy
$96,548
raised using DonorsChoose
162
projects
funded
42
teachers
funded
419
donors
12
projects
for
basic supplies
20
projects for
technology
17
projects for
books
4
projects
for
art supplies
W.E. Greiner Explor Arts Academy has received support from
265 individuals from Texas and
154 individuals out-of-state.
