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Pinecrest Academy Four Corners is
a town public school
in Clermont, Florida that is part of Lake County School District.
It serves 583 students
in grades K - 8.
Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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48%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
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Pinecrest Academy Four Corners
$5,960
raised using DonorsChoose
18
projects
funded
10
teachers
funded
50
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Pinecrest Academy Four Corners has received support from
29 individuals from Florida and
21 individuals out-of-state.
