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About this school
Harvey - Swanson Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Ortonville, Michigan that is part of Brandon School District.
It serves 548 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.1:1.
Its teachers have had 23 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
11%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Harvey - Swanson Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Harvey - Swanson Elementary School
$10,358
raised using DonorsChoose
23
projects
funded
11
teachers
funded
57
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
6
projects for
technology
1
project for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Harvey - Swanson Elementary School has received support from
47 individuals from Michigan and
10 individuals out-of-state.