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About this school
Ross Street Elementary School 11 is
a suburban public school
in Woodbridge, New Jersey that is part of Woodbridge Township School District.
It serves 640 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.4:1.
Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades K - 5
640 Students
33 Teachers
110 Ross StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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74%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Oct 22, 2026
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Ross Street Elementary School 11
$6,502
raised using DonorsChoose
16
projects
funded
6
teachers
funded
61
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
books
Ross Street Elementary School 11 has received support from
49 individuals from New Jersey and
12 individuals out-of-state.