McKenzie Elementary School in E. Rutherford, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

McKenzie Elementary School is a suburban public school in E. Rutherford, New Jersey that is part of East Rutherford School District. It serves 376 students in grades Pre-K - 3 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.2:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 3

376 Students

37 Teachers

125 Carlton Ave

E. Rutherford, NJ 07073 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

McKenzie Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Breen

Ms. De La Cruz

Ms. Loesner

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McKenzie Elementary School Demographics

45%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

60%

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.

McKenzie Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 22, 2025

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