Monteith Elementary School in Grosse Pointe, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Monteith Elementary School is a suburban public school in Grosse Pointe, Michigan that is part of Grosse Pointe Public School District. It serves 456 students in grades K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.2:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 4

456 Students

25 Teachers

1275 Cook Rd

Grosse Pointe, MI 48236 View local requests

http://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/domain/1586

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Monteith Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. DeSandre

Mrs. Hamolli

Ms. Howey

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Monteith Elementary School Demographics

23%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

22%

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.

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

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