McBride Elementary School in Springfield, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

McBride Elementary School is a suburban public school in Springfield, Missouri that is part of Springfield School District R12. It serves 351 students in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.1:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 4

351 Students

29 Teachers

5005 S Farm Road 135

Springfield, MO 65810 View local requests

http://mcbride.spsk12.org

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McBride Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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McBride Elementary School Demographics

26%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

14%

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.

McBride Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 19, 2025

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