Main Elementary School in Dayton, Ohio on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Main Elementary School is an urban public school in Dayton, Ohio that is part of Beavercreek City School District. It serves 727 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.4:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

727 Students

34 Teachers

2942 Dayton Xenia Rd

Dayton, OH 45434 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Main Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. McCurry

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Main Elementary School Demographics

22%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

11%

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.

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

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