Mabel G. Holmes Annex 5B in Elizabeth, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Mabel G. Holmes Annex 5B is a public school in Elizabeth, New Jersey that is part of Elizabeth Public Schools. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Grades Not specified

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720 Clarkson Ave

Elizabeth, NJ 07202 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Mabel G. Holmes Annex 5B Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Balchunas

Ms. Roque

Ms. Salazar

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Mabel G. Holmes Annex 5B Demographics

82%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

84%

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.

Mabel G. Holmes Annex 5B Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 22, 2026

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