Ballard Elementary School in Wilton, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ballard Elementary School is a rural public school in Wilton, New York that is part of South Glens Falls Central School District. It serves 311 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.4:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

311 Students

25 Teachers

300 Ballard Rd

Wilton, NY 12831 View local requests

http://www.sgfcsd.org

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Ballard Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Hudson

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Ballard Elementary School Demographics

51%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

Ballard Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 22, 2025

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