Troy Union Elementary School in Troy, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Troy Union Elementary School is an urban public school in Troy, Michigan that is part of Troy School District. It serves 395 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.6:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

395 Students

29 Teachers

1340 E Square Lake Rd

Troy, MI 48085 View local requests

http://www.troy.k12.mi.us

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

Troy Union Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Suarez

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Troy Union Elementary School Demographics

26%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

44%

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.

Troy Union Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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