Leon Elementary School in Jewett, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Leon Elementary School is a rural public school in Jewett, Texas that is part of Leon Independent School District. It serves 372 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.8:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

372 Students

27 Teachers

12168 US Highway 79

Jewett, TX 75846 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Leon Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Botello

Mrs. Deboard

Mrs. Rickett

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Leon Elementary School Demographics

70%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

40%

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.

Leon Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 13, 2026

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