Susan Moore Elementary School in Blountsville, Alabama on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Susan Moore Elementary School is a rural public school in Blountsville, Alabama that is part of Blount County School District. It serves 558 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.9:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 6

558 Students

35 Teachers

3996 Susan Moore Rd

Blountsville, AL 35031 View local requests

http://www.susanmoore.al.bce.schoolinsites.com/

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Susan Moore Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Harris

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Susan Moore Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

Susan Moore Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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