{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Joey Pirrung Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9810139,"projectId":9891151,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our school-based food pantry is now fully operating and already making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and their families. We are using the new resources to discreetly provide weekend food bags, essential hygiene items, and nonperishable groceries to families in need. One powerful moment happened when a student quietly shared that their family was able to cook a full Sunday dinner using items from the pantry. Seeing that sense of relief and pride reminded us that this project is about more than food — it is about dignity, stability, and care.\r\n\r\nWhen students first learned about the pantry, their reactions were heartfelt. Many were excited, but more importantly, they felt supported. Some students expressed relief knowing there would be food available outside of school hours. Families have shared gratitude for having a reliable resource they can access without stigma. The pantry has created a culture of compassion within our school, with students even asking how they can help restock and support others.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we are now able to focus more fully on learning. Our next steps include integrating service-learning opportunities, where students will help organize donation drives and learn about community responsibility as part of a classroom project on civic engagement. We are also continuing lessons focused on goal setting and perseverance, reinforcing that when basic needs are met, academic success becomes more attainable. Your support has strengthened not only our students' access to resources but also their confidence and hope for the future.","fullyFundedDate":1763498725866,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-success-a-school-food-pantr/9891151/","projectTitle":"Nourishing Success: A School Food Pantry to Support Student Well-being","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Donald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9810139"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_16549","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":439,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":53,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.3,"schoolId":16549,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dr Joey Pirrung Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dr Joey Pirrung Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/mesquite-independent-school-district/dr-joey-pirrung-elementary-school/16549"}
Join the 59 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Dr Joey Pirrung Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Mesquite, Texas that is part of Mesquite Independent School District.
It serves 439 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.7:1.
Its teachers have had 21 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Share and help support Dr Joey Pirrung Elementary School
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
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.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
84%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Dr Joey Pirrung Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Feb 24, 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.
Dr Joey Pirrung Elementary School
$10,941
raised using DonorsChoose
21
projects
funded
12
teachers
funded
59
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
Dr Joey Pirrung Elementary School has received support from
45 individuals from Texas and
14 individuals out-of-state.
