Eagle's Nest School of Academic Distinction in Erie, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Eagle's Nest School of Academic Distinction is a public school in Erie, Pennsylvania that is part of Erie City School District. It serves 125 students in grades K - 8. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades K - 8

125 Students

# of teachers unavailable

1133 Pennsylvania Ave

Erie, PA 16503 View local requests

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

Eagle's Nest School of Academic Distinction Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Bahl

Dr. Newman

Ms. Overton

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Eagle's Nest School of Academic Distinction Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

48%

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.

Eagle's Nest School of Academic Distinction Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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