Overton Elementary School in Lubbock, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Overton Elementary School is an urban public school in Lubbock, Texas that is part of Lubbock Independent School District. It serves 249 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.2:1. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

249 Students

27 Teachers

2902 Louisville Ave

Lubbock, TX 79410 View local requests

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Overton Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Overton Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

80%

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.

Overton Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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