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Douglas Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Douglas, Alabama that is part of Marshall County School District.
It serves 518 students
in grades 3 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.6:1.
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41%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Dec 4, 2025
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Douglas Elementary School
$19,484
raised using DonorsChoose
57
projects
funded
14
teachers
funded
105
donors
6
projects
for
basic supplies
11
projects for
technology
27
projects for
books
Douglas Elementary School has received support from
69 individuals from Alabama and
36 individuals out-of-state.