Proctor Elementary School in Topsfield, Massachusetts on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Proctor Elementary School is a suburban public school in Topsfield, Massachusetts that is part of Tri - Town School Union. It serves 251 students in grades 4 - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.2:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 4 - 6

251 Students

19 Teachers

60 Main St

Topsfield, MA 01983 View local requests

http://www.tritownschoolunion.com

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Proctor Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Murphy

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Proctor Elementary School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

Proctor Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 11, 2026

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