Douglas Elementary School in Belleville, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Douglas Elementary School is a suburban public school in Belleville, Illinois that is part of Belleville Public School District 118. It serves 276 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.3:1. Its teachers have had 73 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 6

276 Students

18 Teachers

125 Carlyle Ave

Belleville, IL 62220 View local requests

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Douglas Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

47%

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.

Douglas Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 16, 2026

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