Florence Elementary School in Florence, Kentucky on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Florence Elementary School is a suburban public school in Florence, Kentucky that is part of Boone County School District. It serves 571 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.6:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

571 Students

42 Teachers

103 Center St

Florence, KY 41042 View local requests

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Florence Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Welden

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Florence Elementary School Demographics

84%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

42%

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.

Florence Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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