Willie Melton Elementary School in Brookshire, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Willie Melton Elementary School is a suburban public school in Brookshire, Texas that is part of Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. It serves 401 students in grades Pre-K - 5. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

401 Students

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2880 Jordan Ranch Blvd

Brookshire, TX 77423 View local requests

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Willie Melton Elementary School Demographics

41%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

72%

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.

Willie Melton Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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