Roland Rogers Elementary School in Galloway, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Roland Rogers Elementary School is a suburban public school in Galloway, New Jersey that is part of Galloway Township School District. It serves 523 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.3:1. Its teachers have had 34 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 6

523 Students

51 Teachers

105 S Reeds Rd

Galloway, NJ 08205 View local requests

http://www.glps.k12.nj.us

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Roland Rogers Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Roland Rogers Elementary School Demographics

55%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

51%

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.

Roland Rogers Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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