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About this school
Bethune Community School is
an urban public school
in Minneapolis, Minnesota that is part of Minneapolis Public Schools.
It serves 213 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 6.9:1.
Its teachers have had 39 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
81%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Bethune Community School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 25, 2025
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Bethune Community School
$24,974
raised using DonorsChoose
39
projects
funded
21
teachers
funded
190
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Bethune Community School has received support from
129 individuals from Minnesota and
61 individuals out-of-state.
