Washington Elementary School in Summit, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Washington Elementary School is a suburban public school in Summit, New Jersey that is part of Summit Public Schools. It serves 323 students in grades 1 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.8:1. Its teachers have had 32 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 1 - 5

323 Students

30 Teachers

507 Morris Ave

Summit, NJ 07901 View local requests

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

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Mrs. Leeds

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Washington Elementary School Demographics

11%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

33%

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.

Washington Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 1, 2026

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