Juan Alvarado Elementary School in Von Ormy, Texas on DonorsChoose

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Juan Alvarado Elementary School is a public school in Von Ormy, Texas that is part of Southwest Independent School District. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

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4495 S W Verano Pkwy

Von Ormy, TX 78073 View local requests

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Juan Alvarado Elementary School Demographics

The percentage of students that qualify for free or reduced price lunch is not available.

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

92%

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.

Juan Alvarado Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 22, 2026

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