Bartlett Elementary School in Bartlett, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Bartlett Elementary School is a suburban public school in Bartlett, Illinois that is part of Elgin School District U - 46. It serves 430 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.5:1. Its teachers have had 23 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades K - 6

430 Students

26 Teachers

111 E North Ave

Bartlett, IL 60103 View local requests

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

Bartlett Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Boudreau

Ms. Hart

Mrs. Reeser

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Bartlett Elementary School Demographics

78%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

44%

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.

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

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