Givens Elementary School in Saint Louis, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Givens Elementary School is a suburban public school in Saint Louis, Missouri that is part of Webster Groves School District. It serves 306 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 34.0:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

306 Students

9 Teachers

701 N Rock Hill Rd

Saint Louis, MO 63119 View local requests

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Givens Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Daniel

Teacher Johnson

Mrs. Pierce

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Givens Elementary School Demographics

33%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

36%

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.

Givens Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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