Martin Elementary School in Parkersburg, West Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Martin Elementary School is an urban public school in Parkersburg, West Virginia that is part of Wood County School District. It serves 248 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.5:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

248 Students

26 Teachers

1301 Hillcrest St

Parkersburg, WV 26101 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Martin Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Martin Elementary School Demographics

80%

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.

Martin Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 13, 2026

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