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Our new small group table has made such a difference in our daily learning. It's the perfect space for focused instruction, hands-on activities, and one-on-one support. The table allows me to work with students in a space where they feel safe and included. My students love having a special place where they can gather close and work together. Your kindness helps create an engaging, supportive environment where every child can grow and shine. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1751653520304,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-work/9145649/","projectTitle":"Small Group Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Good","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp120778_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683033314699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/120778"},{"teacherId":120778,"projectId":9110425,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the donation of organization materials. 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Midway Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Cincinnati, Ohio that is part of Cincinnati Public Schools.
It serves 549 students
in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.6:1.
Its teachers have had 502 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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80%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Last updated Dec 4, 2025
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Midway Elementary School
$224,264
raised using DonorsChoose
502
projects
funded
50
teachers
funded
579
donors
79
projects
for
basic supplies
89
projects for
technology
41
projects for
books
33
projects
for
art supplies
Midway Elementary School has received support from
377 individuals from Ohio and
202 individuals out-of-state.