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About this school
R Elisabeth MacLary Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Newark, Delaware that is part of Christina School District.
It serves 323 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.1:1.
Its teachers have had 45 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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R Elisabeth MacLary Elementary School Demographics
66%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
60%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
R Elisabeth MacLary Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 25, 2025
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R Elisabeth MacLary Elementary School
$26,692
raised using DonorsChoose
45
projects
funded
28
teachers
funded
102
donors
6
projects
for
basic supplies
8
projects for
technology
6
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
R Elisabeth MacLary Elementary School has received support from
64 individuals from Delaware and
38 individuals out-of-state.