Elsberry Middle School in Elsberry, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Elsberry Middle School is a rural public school in Elsberry, Missouri that is part of Elsberry R - 2 School District. It serves 259 students in grades 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.2:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 5 - 8

259 Students

17 Teachers

138 Tomahawk Dr

Elsberry, MO 63343 View local requests

http://www.elsberryschools.com

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Elsberry Middle School Demographics

31%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

Elsberry Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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