Lessenger Early Childhood Center in Oak Park, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Lessenger Early Childhood Center is a suburban public school in Oak Park, Michigan that is part of Oak Park School District. It serves 54 students in grades K - K. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades K - K

54 Students

# of teachers unavailable

12901 Albany St

Oak Park, MI 48237 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

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Lessenger Early Childhood Center Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

92%

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.

Lessenger Early Childhood Center Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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