Ghent Elementary School in Ghent, West Virginia on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ghent Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2527335,"projectId":9400370,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom rug project! Because of your generosity, our 3rd and 4th graders now have a warm, comfortable space where we can gather for lessons, reading, and discussions.\r\n\r\nBefore the rugs arrived, our students didn't have a cozy, inviting place to come together as a class. Now, our morning meetings, read-alouds, and small group lessons feel more connected and comfortable. The rugs have transformed our classroom into a true community space where students feel at ease to share ideas and participate.\r\n\r\nThe new rugs have also made a big difference during reading and independent work time. Students love finding their own cozy corner to read, collaborate, or reflect. It's amazing how something as simple as a rug can make the classroom feel like home—and help students focus and engage in their learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has brought warmth, comfort, and a sense of belonging to our classroom. Thank you for helping us create an environment where every child feels welcome, valued, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1754359810695,"projectUrl":"project/family-sitting/9400370/","projectTitle":"Family Sitting","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. C. Lilly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2527335_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486927690601","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-lilly"},{"teacherId":2527335,"projectId":9314018,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, my 3rd and 4th graders now have a wonderful collection of novels that are helping them grow as readers, thinkers, and collaborators.\r\n\r\nWhen the box of books arrived, the excitement in the room was contagious. Students eagerly helped unpack the novels, and many immediately started reading right on the rug. For several of them, this was the first time they had access to high-interest chapter books that matched both their reading levels and their curiosity.\r\n\r\nThese novels have transformed our reading block. Students are now engaged in meaningful discussions during literature circles, making text-to-self connections, and challenging themselves with longer, more complex stories. The shared reading experiences have also strengthened our classroom community—students love recommending books to one another and celebrating each other's progress.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made it possible for every child in our mixed-grade classroom to feel included and inspired as a reader. You've helped build not just literacy skills, but also confidence and a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1747150750278,"projectUrl":"project/reading-stars/9314018/","projectTitle":"Reading Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. C. Lilly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2527335_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486927690601","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-lilly"},{"teacherId":2527335,"projectId":8490854,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations. All the supplies has been very helpful to the students. I have not had a kid go without anything. I am able to leave the supplies where the students have access to them at all times. They will use them correctly with care and put them back where they belong in case others may need it as well. We have had quite a few snow days here and several weeks where most the classes have been low. My class has been able to stay healthy with the donations of all the cleaning supplies. Thank you for all the help!","fullyFundedDate":1726604104220,"projectUrl":"project/keep-growing/8490854/","projectTitle":"Keep Growing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. C. Lilly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2527335_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486927690601","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-lilly"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_39215","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":199,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":96,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.5,"schoolId":39215,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ghent Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ghent Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/west-virginia/raleigh-county-school-district/ghent-elementary-school/39215"}

About this school

Ghent Elementary School is a rural public school in Ghent, West Virginia that is part of Raleigh County School District. It serves 199 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.1:1. Its teachers have had 55 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

199 Students

18 Teachers

2750 FLAT TOP RD

Ghent, WV 25843 View local requests

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Ghent Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

Ghent Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

Ghent Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.