Central Elementary School in Vassar, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Central Elementary School is a rural public school in Vassar, Michigan that is part of Vassar Public School District. It serves 366 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.6:1. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

366 Students

25 Teachers

220 Athletic St

Vassar, MI 48768 View local requests

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

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Central Elementary School Demographics

94%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

Central Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 13, 2026

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