Dorris Intermediate School in Collinsville, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Dorris Intermediate School is a suburban public school in Collinsville, Illinois that is part of Collinsville Community School District 10. It serves 806 students in grades 5 - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.9:1. Its teachers have had 98 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 5 - 6

806 Students

58 Teachers

1841 Vandalia St

Collinsville, IL 62234 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Dorris Intermediate School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

41%

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.

Dorris Intermediate School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 11, 2026

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