Spann Elementary School in Summerville, South Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Spann Elementary School is a suburban public school in Summerville, South Carolina that is part of Dorchester School District Two. It serves 577 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.8:1. Its teachers have had 61 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

577 Students

49 Teachers

901 John McKissick Way

Summerville, SC 29483 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Spann Elementary School Demographics

87%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

42%

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.

Spann Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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