Romulus Head Start in Romulus, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Romulus Head Start is a public school in Romulus, Michigan that is part of Office of Head Start. Its teachers have had 60 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Grades Not specified

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35200 Smith Rd

Romulus, MI 48174 View local requests

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Romulus Head Start Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Brittany

Ms. Emm

Mrs. Koty

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Romulus Head Start Demographics

75%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area

37%

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.

Romulus Head Start Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 17, 2026

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