Harrington Elementary School in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Harrington Elementary School is a suburban public school in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts that is part of Chelmsford Public Schools. It serves 468 students in grades K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.1:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 4

468 Students

31 Teachers

120 Richardson Rd

North Chelmsford, MA 01863 View local requests

http://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/harrington

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Harrington Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Harrington Elementary School Demographics

29%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

37%

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.

Harrington Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 13, 2026

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