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Having a supply box helps my students stay organized with all of their materials. \r\n\r\nAlso, Kleenex and Clorox wipes are a lifesaver for our class. We were hit hard with sick seasons this school year and without these two items it would've been difficult. We use the Clorox wipes to clean our desks weekly to try to keep germs away. \r\n\r\nThe other supplies also help keep our class running especially sticky notes and permanent markers. 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Jonathan Jennings Elementary School 109 is
an urban public school
in Indianapolis, Indiana that is part of Indianapolis Public School District.
It serves 275 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.8:1.
Its teachers have had 334 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Jonathan Jennings Elementary School 109 Demographics
95%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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90%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Jonathan Jennings Elementary School 109
$134,321
raised using DonorsChoose
334
projects
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41
teachers
funded
641
donors
38
projects
for
basic supplies
73
projects for
technology
33
projects for
books
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projects
for
art supplies
Jonathan Jennings Elementary School 109 has received support from
376 individuals from Indiana and
265 individuals out-of-state.