Hooks Elementary School in Hooks, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hooks Elementary School is a rural public school in Hooks, Texas that is part of Hooks Independent School District. It serves 315 students in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.8:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 4

315 Students

20 Teachers

401 Precinct Rd

Hooks, TX 75561 View local requests

http://hooksisd.net

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Hooks Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Fenske

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Hooks Elementary School Demographics

65%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

15%

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.

Hooks Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 26, 2026

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