Ross Park Elementary School in Norton Shores, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ross Park Elementary School is an urban public school in Norton Shores, Michigan that is part of Mona Shores Public School District. It serves 450 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.5:1. Its teachers have had 26 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

450 Students

29 Teachers

121 Randall Rd

Norton Shores, MI 49441 View local requests

http://www.monashores.net/rosspark/default.htm

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Ross Park Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Elliston

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Ross Park Elementary School Demographics

64%

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.

Ross Park Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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