{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Poston Road Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10057489,"projectId":9417096,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our project. Because of you, our classroom is now home to Code & Go Robot Mice, and the impact on my elementary students has been immediate and profound.\r\n\r\nHow this technology helps us learn While many of my students interact with screens at home, these robots provide a hands-on introduction to computational thinking that a tablet cannot replicate. By physically pressing buttons to \"program\" the mouse, students are learning how to break down complex problems into smaller, logical steps. They aren't just playing; they are mastering the basics of sequencing and debugging in a way that feels like a game.\r\n\r\nWhat excites the students most The most exciting part for the students is the instant feedback. When the mouse reaches the \"cheese\" at the end of their maze, the room erupts in cheers! If it turns left when it should have turned right, they don't get frustrated—they get curious. They immediately start analyzing their \"code\" to see where they made a mistake, which builds incredible resilience and critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nSeeing the impact One of my students, who often struggles with traditional reading and writing tasks, has completely flourished with these robots. They have become a \"coding expert\" in our room, patiently helping peers navigate tricky paths. Seeing this student's confidence soar as they lead others through a logic puzzle has been the highlight of my semester.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom is not just about toys; it is about giving my students the tools to see themselves as future engineers and problem-solvers. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1758248968453,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-coding/9417096/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Coding!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fleener","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10057489"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18990","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":237,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":89,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.0,"schoolId":18990,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Poston Road Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Poston Road Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/metropolitan-sd-martinsville/poston-road-elementary-school/18990"}
Join the 36 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Poston Road Elementary School is
a town public school
in Martinsville, Indiana that is part of Metropolitan Sd-martinsville.
It serves 237 students
in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.8:1.
Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Share and help support Poston Road Elementary School
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
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
6%
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.
Poston Road Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Jan 15, 2026
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.
Poston Road Elementary School
$3,525
raised using DonorsChoose
7
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
36
donors
1
project for
technology
2
projects for
books
Poston Road Elementary School has received support from
27 individuals from Indiana and
9 individuals out-of-state.
