PS 37R @ PS4 in Staten Island, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

PS 37R @ PS4 is a public school in Staten Island, New York that is part of District 75 City Wide Programs. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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200 Nedra Lane

Staten Island, NY 10312 View local requests

https://www.wearep37r.org/

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

PS 37R @ PS4 Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Maj OccupationalTherapist

Ms. Marilyn

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PS 37R @ PS4 Demographics

89%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area

18%

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.

PS 37R @ PS4 Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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PS 37R @ PS4

$3,746

raised using DonorsChoose

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projects for technology

PS 37R @ PS4 has received support from 18 individuals from New York and 10 individuals out-of-state.

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PS 37R @ PS4

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