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FOCUS Programs - K-12 is
a public school
in Des Moines, Iowa that is part of Des Moines Public Schools.
It serves 300 students
in grades Not specified.
Its teachers have had 91 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades Not specified
300 Students
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60%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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FOCUS Programs - K-12 Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
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FOCUS Programs - K-12
$35,140
raised using DonorsChoose
91
projects
funded
14
teachers
funded
173
donors
14
projects
for
basic supplies
9
projects for
technology
10
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
FOCUS Programs - K-12 has received support from
109 individuals from Iowa and
64 individuals out-of-state.