South Terrace Elementary School in Carlton, Minnesota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

South Terrace Elementary School is a rural public school in Carlton, Minnesota that is part of Carlton Independent School District 93. It serves 166 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 8.7:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades K - 6

166 Students

19 Teachers

530 Stine Dr

Carlton, MN 55718 View local requests

http://www.carlton.k12.mn.us/elem

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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South Terrace Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Bernier

Mrs. George

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South Terrace Elementary School Demographics

44%

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.

South Terrace Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 9, 2026

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