Henderson Elementary School in Saint Charles, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Henderson Elementary School is a suburban public school in Saint Charles, Missouri that is part of Francis Howell School District. It serves 653 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.3:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

653 Students

53 Teachers

2501 Hackmann Rd

Saint Charles, MO 63303 View local requests

http://fhsdschools.org

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Henderson Elementary School Demographics

25%

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.

Henderson Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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