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Nathaniel Jones Early Learning Center - Pre K

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Nathaniel Jones Early Learning Center - Pre K is a public school in Indianapolis, Indiana that is part of Metro School District of Pike Township. Its teachers have had 22 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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7839 New Augusta Rd.

Indianapolis, IN 46268 View local requests

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Nathaniel Jones Early Learning Center - Pre K Demographics

69%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

82%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

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Nathaniel Jones Early Learning Center - Pre K

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Nathaniel Jones Early Learning Center - Pre K has received support from 69 individuals from Indiana and 16 individuals out-of-state.

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