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About this school
McConnellsburg Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Mc Connellsburg, Pennsylvania that is part of Central Fulton School District.
It serves 413 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.9:1.
Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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6%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Feb 24, 2026
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McConnellsburg Elementary School
$14,609
raised using DonorsChoose
15
projects
funded
4
teachers
funded
66
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
3
projects
for
art supplies
McConnellsburg Elementary School has received support from
51 individuals from Pennsylvania and
15 individuals out-of-state.
