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About this school
Severn Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Severn, Maryland that is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
It serves 458 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.3:1.
Its teachers have had 40 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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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
70%
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.
Severn Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 1, 2026
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Severn Elementary School
$17,911
raised using DonorsChoose
40
projects
funded
16
teachers
funded
153
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
2
projects for
technology
6
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Severn Elementary School has received support from
117 individuals from Maryland and
36 individuals out-of-state.
