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About this school
Golden Spike Elementary School is
a town public school
in Brigham City, Utah that is part of Box Elder School District.
It serves 774 students
in grades K - 5.
Its teachers have had 62 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Grades K - 5
774 Students
# of teachers unavailable
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14%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
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Last updated Jan 7, 2026
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Golden Spike Elementary School
$33,494
raised using DonorsChoose
62
projects
funded
40
teachers
funded
78
donors
6
projects
for
basic supplies
7
projects for
technology
28
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
Golden Spike Elementary School has received support from
65 individuals from Utah and
13 individuals out-of-state.
