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About this school
Barbara Fasken Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Laredo, Texas that is part of United Independent School District.
It serves 724 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.1:1.
Its teachers have had 76 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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97%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Apr 30, 2026
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Barbara Fasken Elementary School
$33,439
raised using DonorsChoose
76
projects
funded
18
teachers
funded
93
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
14
projects for
technology
30
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
Barbara Fasken Elementary School has received support from
70 individuals from Texas and
23 individuals out-of-state.
