North Park Elementary School in Columbus, Nebraska on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1483901,"projectId":9148181,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for the variety of art materials such as paint, markers, oil pastels, colored pencils, and paper! The third graders can't wait to create and express themselves artistically with the items your generous donations have provided. So far, we have only begun to use a few of the materials, and we are already feeling so excited and creative! You have truly made a difference in the lives of my students this year and will continue to do so for years to come (or until the supplies have been loved too much!) Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1741699676594,"projectUrl":"project/budding-artists-in-3rd-grade/9148181/","projectTitle":"Budding Artists in 3rd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garrard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1483901_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x201,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588711394862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emilyhenderson"},{"teacherId":1483901,"projectId":8608999,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our classroom project. With your generosity, we were able to receive a yearlong collection of Scholastic News magazines. Each student is able to receive each issue!. We have loved and will continue to enjoy reading these quality texts that further our literacy skills while deepening our science, cultural understanding, and experiences with the world around us.\r\n\r\nThanks to donors like you, the literacy experiences available to my third grade students have been greatly expanded upon in a lasting way. We can't thank you enough for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1723814178811,"projectUrl":"project/lifelong-learners/8608999/","projectTitle":"Lifelong Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garrard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1483901_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x201,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588711394862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emilyhenderson"},{"teacherId":1483901,"projectId":8817921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our classroom project. With your generosity, we were able to receive a variety of books of different levels, covering many interests, and featuring a diverse range of cultures. We can't wait to read these quality texts during independent reading, partner reading, and as read-alouds.\r\n\r\nThanks to donors like you, the literacy experiences available to my third grade students have been greatly expanded upon not only this year but for many years to come. We can't thank you enough for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1728254378211,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-reading-machines/8817921/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Reading Machines!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garrard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1483901_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x201,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588711394862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emilyhenderson"},{"teacherId":1483901,"projectId":9136599,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our classroom project. With your generosity, we were able to receive a variety of books of different levels, covering many interests, and featuring a diverse range of cultures. We can't wait to read these quality texts during independent reading, partner reading, and as read-alouds.\r\n\r\nThanks to donors like you, the literacy experiences available to my third grade students have been greatly expanded upon not only this year but for many years to come. We can't thank you enough for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1741699675975,"projectUrl":"project/read-to-succeed/9136599/","projectTitle":"Read to Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garrard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1483901_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x201,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588711394862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emilyhenderson"},{"teacherId":1483901,"projectId":8884872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our classroom project. With your generosity, we were able to receive a variety of books of different levels, covering many interests, and featuring a diverse range of cultures. We can't wait to read these quality texts during independent reading, partner reading, and as read-alouds.\r\n\r\nThanks to donors like you, the literacy experiences available to my third grade students have been greatly expanded upon not only this year but for many years to come. We can't thank you enough for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1732718992552,"projectUrl":"project/readers-are-leaders/8884872/","projectTitle":"Readers Are Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garrard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1483901_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x201,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588711394862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emilyhenderson"},{"teacherId":1483901,"projectId":6070461,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donations. Because of donors like you, we were able to receive stools and cushions for our third grade classroom. These flexible seating options have been a great addition to our learning environment and have given students multiple options to learn and be engaged in the way that best suits their learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has impacted many students in my classroom and will continue to do so for many years to come. We are so grateful for donors like you who choose to support public education. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1649358552963,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-seat-and-learn/6070461/","projectTitle":"Take a SEAT and LEARN!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garrard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1483901_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x201,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588711394862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emilyhenderson"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_79440","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":304,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":58,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":34,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":60,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"15.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":66.1,"schoolId":79440,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about North Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"North Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nebraska/columbus-public-schools/north-park-elementary-school/79440"}

About this school

North Park Elementary School is a town public school in Columbus, Nebraska that is part of Columbus Public Schools. It serves 304 students in grades K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.2:1. Its teachers have had 65 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 4

304 Students

20 Teachers

2200 31st St

Columbus, NE 68601 View local requests

https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/northparkelementary

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

North Park Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

North Park Elementary School Demographics

58%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

61%

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.

North Park Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.