Flat River Academy in Greenville, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Flat River Academy is a rural public school in Greenville, Michigan that is part of Michigan Department of Education. It serves 160 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 40.0:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 8

160 Students

4 Teachers

9481 Jordan Rd

Greenville, MI 48838 View local requests

http://www.grattanacademy.com

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Flat River Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Farris

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Ms. Spagnola

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Flat River Academy Demographics

69%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

Flat River Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 19, 2026

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