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Frank J Dugan Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Marlboro, New Jersey that is part of Marlboro Township Public School District.
It serves 624 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.7:1.
Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Grades K - 5
624 Students
49 Teachers
48 Topanemus RdContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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25%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Oct 22, 2026
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Frank J Dugan Elementary School
$2,206
raised using DonorsChoose
5
projects
funded
4
teachers
funded
19
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
Frank J Dugan Elementary School has received support from
17 individuals from New Jersey and
2 individuals out-of-state.