Mary P Hinsdale School in Winsted, Connecticut on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Mary P Hinsdale School is a town public school in Winsted, Connecticut that is part of Winchester Public Schools. It serves 263 students in grades Pre-K - 2. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 2

263 Students

# of teachers unavailable

15 Hinsdale Avenue

Winsted, CT 06098 View local requests

https://www.winchesterschools.org/batcheller-elementary-school

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Mary P Hinsdale School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Braun

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Mary P Hinsdale School Demographics

79%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

19%

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.

Mary P Hinsdale School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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