Glencairn Elementary School in East Lansing, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Glencairn Elementary School is an urban public school in East Lansing, Michigan that is part of East Lansing Public School District. It serves 298 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.6:1. Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

298 Students

18 Teachers

939 N Harrison Rd

East Lansing, MI 48823 View local requests

http://elps.k12.mi.us

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Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Glencairn Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Talamonti-Burgee

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Glencairn Elementary School Demographics

26%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

20%

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.

Glencairn Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 6, 2025

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