Scenic Hills Elementary School in Springfield, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Scenic Hills Elementary School is a suburban public school in Springfield, Pennsylvania that is part of Springfield School District. It serves 675 students in grades 2 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.8:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 2 - 5

675 Students

38 Teachers

235 Hillview Dr

Springfield, PA 19064 View local requests

http://www.ssdcougars.org/schools/scenic-hills-elementary-school

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Ms. Barnes

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Scenic Hills Elementary School Demographics

17%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

11%

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.

Scenic Hills Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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