Upton Elementary School in Royal Oak, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Upton Elementary School is a suburban public school in Royal Oak, Michigan that is part of Royal Oak Public School District. It serves 301 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.7:1. Its teachers have had 35 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

301 Students

18 Teachers

4400 Mandalay Ave

Royal Oak, MI 48073 View local requests

http://www.royaloakschools.org

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Upton Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Hill

Mrs. Loveday

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Upton Elementary School Demographics

34%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

30%

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.

Upton Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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