Carr Elementary School in Lincoln Park, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Carr Elementary School is a suburban public school in Lincoln Park, Michigan that is part of Lincoln Park Public School District. It serves 311 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.5:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

311 Students

23 Teachers

3901 Ferris Ave

Lincoln Park, MI 48146 View local requests

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Carr Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Liedel

Mrs. Wilkewitz

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Carr Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

54%

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.

Carr Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 27, 2026

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