R.B. Havens Elementary School in Saginaw, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

R.B. Havens Elementary School is a suburban public school in Saginaw, Michigan that is part of Swan Valley School District. It serves 390 students in grades 3 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.5:1. Its teachers have had 60 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 3 - 5

390 Students

20 Teachers

457 Van Wormer Rd

Saginaw, MI 48609 View local requests

http://www.swanvalleyschools.com

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R.B. Havens Elementary School Demographics

47%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

17%

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.

R.B. Havens Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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