Carpenter Elementary School in Orion, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Carpenter Elementary School is a suburban public school in Orion, Michigan that is part of Lake Orion Community Schools. It serves 467 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.5:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

467 Students

24 Teachers

2290 Flintridge St

Orion, MI 48359 View local requests

http://www.lakeorionschools.org

Evidence-based impact

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

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Carpenter Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Eckert

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Carpenter Elementary School Demographics

36%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

24%

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.

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

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