Jefferson Elementary School in Wichita Falls, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Jefferson Elementary School is an urban public school in Wichita Falls, Texas that is part of Wichita Falls Independent School District. It serves 337 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.9:1. Its teachers have had 22 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

337 Students

31 Teachers

4628 Mistletoe Dr

Wichita Falls, TX 76310 View local requests

http://www.wfisd.net

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Jefferson Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Jefferson Elementary School Demographics

59%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

47%

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.

Jefferson Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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