Eleanor Hornung Elementary School in Brighton, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Eleanor Hornung Elementary School is a suburban public school in Brighton, Michigan that is part of Brighton Area School District. It serves 558 students in grades K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.2:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 4

558 Students

29 Teachers

4680 Bauer Rd

Brighton, MI 48116 View local requests

http://brightonk12.com

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Eleanor Hornung Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Rochford

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Eleanor Hornung Elementary School Demographics

15%

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.

Eleanor Hornung Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 15, 2026

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