Wakefield Marenisco School in Wakefield, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Wakefield Marenisco School is a rural public school in Wakefield, Michigan that is part of Wakefield Marenisco School District. It serves 236 students in grades K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.4:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 12

236 Students

19 Teachers

715 Putnam St

Wakefield, MI 49968 View local requests

http://wmschools.org

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Wakefield Marenisco School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Leinon

Mrs. Makela

Ms. Servia

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Wakefield Marenisco School Demographics

68%

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.

Wakefield Marenisco School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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