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Salisbury Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Gap, Pennsylvania that is part of Pequea Valley School District.
It serves 258 students
in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.9:1.
Its teachers have had 26 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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18%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Mar 20, 2026
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Salisbury Elementary School
$7,988
raised using DonorsChoose
26
projects
funded
4
teachers
funded
57
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
1
project for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Salisbury Elementary School has received support from
30 individuals from Pennsylvania and
27 individuals out-of-state.