African Road Elementary School in Vestal, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

African Road Elementary School is a suburban public school in Vestal, New York that is part of Vestal Central School District. It serves 325 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.5:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

325 Students

21 Teachers

600 S Benita Blvd

Vestal, NY 13850 View local requests

http://www.vestal.k12.ny.us

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African Road Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Barney

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African Road Elementary School Demographics

45%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

42%

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.

African Road Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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