Erving Elementary School in Erving, Massachusetts on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Erving Elementary School is a rural public school in Erving, Massachusetts that is part of Erving School Union 28. It serves 113 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 6.3:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

113 Students

18 Teachers

28 Northfield Rd

Erving, MA 01344 View local requests

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Erving Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Grace

Ms. Miller

Mrs. Semb

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Erving Elementary School Demographics

45%

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.

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

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