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Wilma G Rudolph Learning Center is
an urban public school
in Chicago, Illinois that is part of Chicago Public School District 299.
It serves 97 students
in grades Not specified with a student/teacher ratio of 8.8:1.
Its teachers have had 22 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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92%
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Wilma G Rudolph Learning Center
$15,566
raised using DonorsChoose
22
projects
funded
10
teachers
funded
123
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Wilma G Rudolph Learning Center has received support from
82 individuals from Illinois and
41 individuals out-of-state.
