Memorial Elementary School in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Memorial Elementary School is a suburban public school in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey that is part of Old Bridge Township School District. It serves 390 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.8:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

390 Students

33 Teachers

11 Ely Ave

Laurence Harbor, NJ 08879 View local requests

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Memorial Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Memorial Elementary School Demographics

31%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

49%

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.

Memorial Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 21, 2025

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