Clara H Carlson Elementary School in Elmont, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Clara H Carlson Elementary School is a suburban public school in Elmont, New York that is part of Elmont Union Free School District. It serves 711 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.5:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 6

711 Students

68 Teachers

235 Belmont Blvd

Elmont, NY 11003 View local requests

http://www.elmontschools.org

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Clara H Carlson Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Correll

Mrs. Jennifer Jiminez

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Clara H Carlson Elementary School Demographics

67%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

95%

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.

Clara H Carlson Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 23, 2026

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