Erie Elementary School in Clinton Township, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Erie Elementary School is a suburban public school in Clinton Township, Michigan that is part of Chippewa Valley School District. It serves 463 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.3:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades K - 5

463 Students

24 Teachers

42276 Romeo Plank Rd

Clinton Township, MI 48038 View local requests

http://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/schools/elementary-schools/erie/

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Erie Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Flemming

Ms. Heumann

Mrs. Kies

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Erie Elementary School Demographics

57%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

18%

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.

Erie Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 9, 2026

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