John Glenn Elementary School in Donahue, Iowa on DonorsChoose

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About this school

John Glenn Elementary School is a rural public school in Donahue, Iowa that is part of North Scott Community School District. It serves 179 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.9:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 6

179 Students

18 Teachers

308 N Main St

Donahue, IA 52746 View local requests

http://www.north-scott.k12.ia.us

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John Glenn Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Ward

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John Glenn Elementary School Demographics

28%

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.

John Glenn Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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