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Frank E Bartlett Elementary School

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Frank E Bartlett Elementary School is a suburban public school in South Lyon, Michigan that is part of South Lyon Community School District. It serves 483 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.6:1. Its teachers have had 19 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

483 Students

26 Teachers

350 School St

South Lyon, MI 48178 View local requests

http://www.slcs.us

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Frank E Bartlett Elementary School Demographics

22%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

15%

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.

Frank E Bartlett Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Frank E Bartlett Elementary School

$7,812

raised using DonorsChoose

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projects for basic supplies

projects for books

Frank E Bartlett Elementary School has received support from 63 individuals from Michigan and 15 individuals out-of-state.

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