Alton Elementary School in Slidell, Louisiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Alton Elementary School is a suburban public school in Slidell, Louisiana that is part of St Tammany Parish School District. It serves 210 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.4:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

210 Students

17 Teachers

38276 N 5th Ave

Slidell, LA 70460 View local requests

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Alton Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Alton Elementary School Demographics

65%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

86%

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.

Alton Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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