Fain Elementary School in Wichita Falls, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Fain Elementary School is an urban public school in Wichita Falls, Texas that is part of Wichita Falls Independent School District. It serves 479 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.0:1. Its teachers have had 22 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

479 Students

32 Teachers

1562 Norman St

Wichita Falls, TX 76302 View local requests

http://www.wfisd.net

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Fain Elementary School Demographics

67%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

45%

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.

Fain Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 19, 2026

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