Dr. Frank Hewins Early Learning Center in Tacoma, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Dr. Frank Hewins Early Learning Center is a public school in Tacoma, Washington that is part of Franklin Pierce School District 402. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Not specified

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12223 A Street South

Tacoma, WA 98444 View local requests

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Dr. Frank Hewins Early Learning Center Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Christan

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Dr. Frank Hewins Early Learning Center Demographics

71%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

48%

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.

Dr. Frank Hewins Early Learning Center Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 7, 2025

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