{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Henry A Brown Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10056214,"projectId":10273106,"letterContent":"I wanted to give you a quick update on how your support is making a daily difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were incredibly excited, especially about the new fidgets. Before your donation, I only had two fidgets for the entire class, and they were constantly being fought over. Now, having enough to go around has brought a lot of peace to our focus time, and the kids are thrilled they don't have to wait for a turn just to help themselves concentrate.\r\n\r\nWe've also been putting the new whiteboards to use right away. The students are genuinely excited to pull them out during lessons to sketch out answers and show what they know. It's made our quick check-ins a lot more interactive and fun for them.","fullyFundedDate":1778846865553,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-our-future/10273106/","projectTitle":"Fuel Our Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beqiri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10056214"},{"teacherId":9404874,"projectId":9858809,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help with building my library of classroom board games! My students were so excited to see the additions to our classroom and the games have already enriched our community time together as well as our academic growth. \r\nOne of my favorite elements of board games is how it brings together students who may have never before connected. It fills me with joy to see students building their understanding of their classmates and community. These games have brought an empowering sense of problem-solving, fun, and teamwork to my classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you again for all of your help. It is appreciated more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1764620480464,"projectUrl":"project/board-games-for-middle-school/9858809/","projectTitle":"Board Games for Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404874"},{"teacherId":10069865,"projectId":9444612,"letterContent":"Our students have absolutely loved having a book to read and a community to discuss those books. It is also so important for our students to have a safe space to share and learn new things about themselves.\r\n\r\nIn our Identity Ink Bookclub, these books serve as more than just \"curriculum\"; they are catalysts for deep conversation. For our older students, having access to diverse narratives allows them to explore their own identities while building empathy for others. These texts have sparked discussions on heritage, resilience, and the power of one's own story.\r\n\r\nYour support has created a sanctuary where students feel comfortable taking off their \"armor\" and are able to engage in honest dialogue. They aren't just reading—they are analyzing the world around them and discovering the kind of leaders and advocates they want to become.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing the importance of representation and for investing in the personal growth of our students. You are helping them find their voices, one chapter at a time. (P.S. Their favorite book so far is \"New Kid\").","fullyFundedDate":1756932562077,"projectUrl":"project/identity-ink-book-club/9444612/","projectTitle":"Identity Ink Book Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. George","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10069865_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753285365170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10069865"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90827","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":333,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"8.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.7,"schoolId":90827,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Henry A Brown Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Henry A Brown Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/henry-a-brown-elementary-school/90827"}
Join the 395 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Henry A Brown Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that is part of Philadelphia City School District.
It serves 333 students
in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 8.8:1.
Its teachers have had 100 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades K - 8
333 Students
38 Teachers
1946 E Sergeant StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
Share and help support Henry A Brown Elementary School
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
77%
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.
Henry A Brown Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 22, 2026
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
Henry A Brown Elementary School
$48,817
raised using DonorsChoose
100
projects
funded
35
teachers
funded
395
donors
6
projects
for
basic supplies
5
projects for
technology
14
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Henry A Brown Elementary School has received support from
236 individuals from Pennsylvania and
159 individuals out-of-state.
