Mary Drew Early Learning Center in Frankfort, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Mary Drew Early Learning Center is a public school in Frankfort, Illinois that is part of Summit Hill School District 161. It serves 200 students in grades Not specified. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Not specified

200 Students

# of teachers unavailable

20130 S Rosewood Dr

Frankfort, IL 60423 View local requests

https://mdelc.summithill.org/

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Mary Drew Early Learning Center Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Gallivan

Mrs. Tracy

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Mary Drew Early Learning Center Demographics

20%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

24%

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.

Mary Drew Early Learning Center Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 1, 2026

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