North Pointe Elementary School in Southgate, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

North Pointe Elementary School is a suburban public school in Southgate, Michigan that is part of Southgate Community School District. It serves 141 students in grades K - 5. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades K - 5

141 Students

# of teachers unavailable

18635 Bowie St

Southgate, MI 48195 View local requests

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North Pointe Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Andrea

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Mrs. Swift

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North Pointe Elementary School Demographics

75%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

46%

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.

North Pointe Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 24, 2026

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