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About this school
Ballard Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Niles, Michigan that is part of Niles Community School District.
It serves 516 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.8:1.
Its teachers have had 38 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
25%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Ballard Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 25, 2025
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Ballard Elementary School
$11,766
raised using DonorsChoose
38
projects
funded
18
teachers
funded
132
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
5
projects for
technology
5
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Ballard Elementary School has received support from
85 individuals from Michigan and
47 individuals out-of-state.
