Smithville Elementary School in Galloway, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Smithville Elementary School is a suburban public school in Galloway, New Jersey that is part of Galloway Township School District. It serves 581 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.8:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 6

581 Students

54 Teachers

37 Old Port Republic Rd

Galloway, NJ 08205 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Smithville Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. G

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Smithville Elementary School Demographics

48%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

47%

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.

Smithville Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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