Parsons Elementary School in Gibraltar, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Parsons Elementary School is a suburban public school in Gibraltar, Michigan that is part of Gibraltar School District. It serves 418 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.0:1. Its teachers have had 26 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

418 Students

22 Teachers

14473 Middle Gibraltar Rd

Gibraltar, MI 48173 View local requests

http://www.gibdist.net/parsons-elementary

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Parsons Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. DeAngelo

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Parsons Elementary School Demographics

33%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

12%

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.

Parsons Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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