Maple Grove Elementary School in South Haven, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Maple Grove Elementary School is a rural public school in South Haven, Michigan that is part of South Haven Public School District. It serves 300 students in grades K - 3 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.5:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 3

300 Students

24 Teachers

72399 12th Ave

South Haven, MI 49090 View local requests

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Maple Grove Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Dubbink

Mrs. M.

Mrs. T

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Maple Grove Elementary School Demographics

85%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

22%

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.

Maple Grove Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 14, 2026

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