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Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies
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About this school
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies is
a suburban public school
in Bradenton, Florida that is part of School District of Manatee County.
It serves 870 students
in grades Pre-K - 8.
Its teachers have had 171 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 8
870 Students
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2121 26th Ave EContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies Demographics
69%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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66%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies
$68,925
raised using DonorsChoose
171
projects
funded
72
teachers
funded
480
donors
20
projects
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basic supplies
13
projects for
technology
43
projects for
books
7
projects
for
art supplies
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies has received support from
327 individuals from Florida and
153 individuals out-of-state.
