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Edward F Parthum Elementary School

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Edward F Parthum Elementary School is a suburban public school in Lawrence, Massachusetts that is part of Lawrence Public Schools. It serves 656 students in grades K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.8:1. Its teachers have had 194 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 4

656 Students

39 Teachers

255 E Haverhill St

Lawrence, MA 01841 View local requests

http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us

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Edward F Parthum Elementary School Demographics

84%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

95%

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.

Edward F Parthum Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Edward F Parthum Elementary School

$81,553

raised using DonorsChoose

194

projects funded

teachers funded

562

donors

projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

projects for art supplies

Edward F Parthum Elementary School has received support from 360 individuals from Massachusetts and 202 individuals out-of-state.

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