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Farrington Elementary School is
a town public school
in Augusta, Maine that is part of Augusta School District.
It serves 308 students
in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.3:1.
Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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4%
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American, or Asian
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Farrington Elementary School
$7,017
raised using DonorsChoose
12
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
45
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
1
project for
books
Farrington Elementary School has received support from
30 individuals from Maine and
15 individuals out-of-state.
