South Davis Elementary School in Orchard Park, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

South Davis Elementary School is a suburban public school in Orchard Park, New York that is part of Orchard Park Central School District. It serves 377 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.5:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

377 Students

26 Teachers

51 S Davis St

Orchard Park, NY 14127 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

South Davis Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Strong

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South Davis Elementary School Demographics

10%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

South Davis Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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