Hershey Public School in Hershey, Nebraska on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hershey Public School is a rural public school in Hershey, Nebraska that is part of Hershey Public School District 37. It serves 539 students in grades Pre-K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 29.9:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 12

539 Students

18 Teachers

301 S Lincoln Ave

Hershey, NE 69143 View local requests

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Hershey Public School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Allan

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Hershey Public School Demographics

34%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

Hershey Public School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 24, 2025

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