Husmann Elementary School in Crystal Lake, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Husmann Elementary School is a suburban public school in Crystal Lake, Illinois that is part of Crystal Lake Community School District 47. It serves 464 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.5:1. Its teachers have had 22 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

464 Students

37 Teachers

131 W Paddock St

Crystal Lake, IL 60014 View local requests

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Husmann Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Burke

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Mrs. Tilton

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Husmann Elementary School Demographics

26%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

17%

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.

Husmann Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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