Memorial Elementary School in Totowa, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Memorial Elementary School is a suburban public school in Totowa, New Jersey that is part of Totowa School District. It serves 425 students in grades Pre-K - 3 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.7:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 3

425 Students

31 Teachers

294 Totowa Rd

Totowa, NJ 07512 View local requests

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Memorial Elementary School Demographics

19%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

45%

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 5, 2025

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