The Hawbridge School - Lower School in Saxapahaw, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

The Hawbridge School - Lower School is a rural public school in Saxapahaw, North Carolina that is part of North Carolina Department of Education. It serves 326 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.0:1. Its teachers have had 40 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 6

326 Students

25 Teachers

1735 Bethlehem Church Rd

Saxapahaw, NC 27340 View local requests

http://www.thehawbridgeschool.org

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The Hawbridge School - Lower School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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The Hawbridge School - Lower School Demographics

33%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

16%

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.

The Hawbridge School - Lower School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 29, 2026

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