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Austin Environ Science Academy is
a suburban public school
in Grand Prairie, Texas that is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
It serves 577 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.5:1.
Its teachers have had 40 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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90%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
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Austin Environ Science Academy
$17,387
raised using DonorsChoose
40
projects
funded
26
teachers
funded
113
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
6
projects for
technology
8
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
Austin Environ Science Academy has received support from
90 individuals from Texas and
23 individuals out-of-state.
