Said Elementary School in Melvindale, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Said Elementary School is a public school in Melvindale, Michigan that is part of Melvindale Nrthrn Allen Pk SD. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

3303 Oakwood Blvd

Melvindale, MI 48122 View local requests

https://said.melnapschools.com/

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Said Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Altiwainy

Mrs. Camilleri

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Said Elementary School Demographics

The percentage of students that qualify for free or reduced price lunch is not available.

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

27%

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.

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

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