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With these supplies, our students can fully engage in their lessons, participate in creative projects, and develop the skills they need to succeed. Simple items like a pencil or glue stick may seem ordinary, but for our students, they open doors to learning, imagination, and growth.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we can focus on what truly matters: nurturing curiosity, encouraging collaboration, and helping each child reach their potential. Your support reminds our students that their education is valued and that a caring community believes in their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom. 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About this school
Lenape Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Ford City, Pennsylvania that is part of Armstrong School District.
It serves 691 students
in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.3:1.
Its teachers have had 115 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades K - 6
691 Students
52 Teachers
2300 Center AveContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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3%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Lenape Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 22, 2026
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Lenape Elementary School
$31,919
raised using DonorsChoose
115
projects
funded
16
teachers
funded
182
donors
17
projects
for
basic supplies
31
projects for
technology
24
projects for
books
8
projects
for
art supplies
Lenape Elementary School has received support from
109 individuals from Pennsylvania and
73 individuals out-of-state.