Eugene Auer Memorial Elementary School in Lake Grove, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Eugene Auer Memorial Elementary School is a suburban public school in Lake Grove, New York that is part of Middle Country Central School District. It serves 301 students in grades 1 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.8:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 1 - 5

301 Students

19 Teachers

17 Wing St

Lake Grove, NY 11755 View local requests

http://www.mccsd.net

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Eugene Auer Memorial Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Ms. Cellucci

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Eugene Auer Memorial Elementary School Demographics

70%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

37%

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.

Eugene Auer Memorial Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Sep 12, 2026

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