Livingston Elementary School in Union, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Livingston Elementary School is a suburban public school in Union, New Jersey that is part of Township of Union Public Schools. It serves 480 students in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.5:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 4

480 Students

31 Teachers

960 Midland Blvd

Union, NJ 07083 View local requests

http://livingston.twpunionschools.org/

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Livingston Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Capone

Mrs. Cassidy-turner

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Livingston Elementary School Demographics

30%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

70%

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.

Livingston Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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