West Town Elementary School in Albany, Georgia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West Town Elementary School is an urban public school in Albany, Georgia that is part of Dougherty County School System. It serves 309 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.7:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

309 Students

32 Teachers

1113 University St

Albany, GA 31707 View local requests

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West Town Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

98%

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.

West Town Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 29, 2025

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