Frank DeFino Central Elementary School in Marlboro, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Frank DeFino Central Elementary School is a suburban public school in Marlboro, New Jersey that is part of Marlboro Township Public School District. It serves 533 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.6:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

533 Students

46 Teachers

175 State Route 79 N

Marlboro, NJ 07746 View local requests

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Frank DeFino Central Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Frank DeFino Central Elementary School Demographics

12%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

36%

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.

Frank DeFino Central Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 15, 2026

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