Ann Visger Elementary School in River Rouge, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ann Visger Elementary School is a suburban public school in River Rouge, Michigan that is part of River Rouge School District. It serves 594 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.5:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

594 Students

29 Teachers

11121 W Jefferson Ave

River Rouge, MI 48218 View local requests

http://www.resa.net/riverrouge

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Ann Visger Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Ann Visger Elementary School Demographics

87%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

86%

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.

Ann Visger Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 9, 2026

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