South Elementary School in Trappe, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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South Elementary School is a suburban public school in Trappe, Pennsylvania that is part of Perkiomen Valley School District. It serves 459 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.7:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

459 Students

43 Teachers

200 E 3rd Ave

Trappe, PA 19426 View local requests

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South Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Mastin

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South Elementary School Demographics

27%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

19%

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.

South Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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