Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program at Eisenhower Coop in Crestwood, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program at Eisenhower Coop is a public school in Crestwood, Illinois that is part of [County run]. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Not specified

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5318 W. 135th Street

Crestwood, IL 60418 View local requests

https://eisencoop.org/en-US/deaf-hard-of-hearing-program-fdaafa0e

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

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Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program at Eisenhower Coop Demographics

77%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area

30%

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.

Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program at Eisenhower Coop Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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