{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cullen Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9787611,"projectId":8849798,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. The document camera has supported my class in a multitude of ways, but it has especially helped students see writing live. We also use the camera to share work, correct writing, and work on models as a class.\r\n\r\nThe clear pockets and markers support my teaching and small groups. While teaching, I am able to quickly make edits as we discuss as a class. In small groups, students are able to annotate their work and make changes as necessary. The efficiency provided by these materials enables students to not feel shame in making mistakes as they can be quickly erased.\r\n\r\nAlthough it may seem small, your support has gone further than you can imagine.","fullyFundedDate":1727943597031,"projectUrl":"project/real-time-writing-authors-in-the-making/8849798/","projectTitle":"Real-Time Writing: Authors in The Making","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shelton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9787611"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5628","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":171,"numTeachers":10,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":95,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.7,"schoolId":5628,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cullen Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cullen Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/cullen-elementary-school/5628"}
Join the 12 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Cullen Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Chicago, Illinois that is part of Chicago Public School District 299.
It serves 171 students
in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.1:1.
Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Boost support for our school's classrooms. Share this page with friends and family who want to make a difference. If you're a teacher, sign up to get started!
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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
98%
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.
Cullen Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
Cullen Elementary School
$2,644
raised using DonorsChoose
7
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
12
donors
3
projects for
technology
1
project for
books
Cullen Elementary School has received support from
8 individuals from Illinois and
4 individuals out-of-state.