Procter Elementary School in Independence, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Procter Elementary School is a suburban public school in Independence, Missouri that is part of Independence School District 30. It serves 221 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.0:1. Its teachers have had 34 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

221 Students

17 Teachers

1403 W Linden Ave

Independence, MO 64052 View local requests

http://www.isdschools.org

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Procter Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Kerwood

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Procter Elementary School Demographics

85%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

39%

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.

Procter Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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