West Elementary School in Longview, Texas on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":13.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5138519,"projectId":9796525,"letterContent":"Our new books have opened exciting opportunities for students to practice essential reading skills in ways that feel joyful and meaningful. With these titles, students are diving into lessons on character development, theme, author's craft, and making text-to-world connections—skills that help them read more thoughtfully and confidently. \r\nReading has taken on a whole new life now that students can bring these books home. They take real ownership of their reading when it's no longer limited to the classroom—curling up on the couch, sharing stories with siblings, or reading aloud to family members. Several students have told me they've started setting their own \"reading goals\" at home, and parents have commented on how excited their children are to have a book that truly feels like theirs for the week. These take-home books are helping students build routines and confidence that extend far beyond our classroom walls.","fullyFundedDate":1760808830532,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-our-reading-confidence/9796525/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up Our Reading Confidence!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hardy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5138519_orig.png?crop=372,373,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760301992406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5138519"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_131206","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":724,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":37,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":87.0,"schoolId":131206,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about West Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"West Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/hallsville-independent-school-district/west-elementary-school/131206"}

About this school

West Elementary School is a public school in Longview, Texas that is part of Hallsville Independent School District. It serves 724 students in grades Pre-K - 4. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 4

724 Students

# of teachers unavailable

2000 E Loop 281

Longview, TX 75605 View local requests

https://www.hisd.com/hwe

Direct, proactive support

Empower teachers at West Elementary School to request what their students need.

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

West Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Hardy

Mrs. Rogas

Ms. Stewart

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.

Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.

See how DonorsChoose works

West Elementary School Demographics

37%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

West Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 20, 2026

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.