East Carter County High School in Ellsinore, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

East Carter County High School is a rural public school in Ellsinore, Missouri that is part of East Carter County R2 School District. It serves 184 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.8:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

184 Students

17 Teachers

24 S Herren Ave

Ellsinore, MO 63937 View local requests

http://www.ecarter.k12.mo.us/

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East Carter County High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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East Carter County High School Demographics

66%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

East Carter County High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Sep 7, 2026

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