Central Elementary School in Saint Charles, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Central Elementary School is a suburban public school in Saint Charles, Missouri that is part of Francis Howell School District. It serves 850 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.2:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

850 Students

60 Teachers

4525 Central School Rd

Saint Charles, MO 63304 View local requests

http://fhsdschools.org

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Central Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Helmick

Mrs. Parker

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Central Elementary School Demographics

36%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

24%

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 Dec 5, 2025

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