Cossitt Elementary School in La Grange, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Cossitt Elementary School is a suburban public school in La Grange, Illinois that is part of La Grange School District 102. It serves 466 students in grades 1 - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.3:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 1 - 6

466 Students

38 Teachers

115 W Cossitt Ave

La Grange, IL 60525 View local requests

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Ms. Barry

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Cossitt Elementary School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

13%

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.

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

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