Martin Elementary School in Celina, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Martin Elementary School is a rural public school in Celina, Texas that is part of Celina Independent School District. It serves 500 students in grades K - 5. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

500 Students

# of teachers unavailable

2905 N LOUISIANA DR

Celina, TX 75009 View local requests

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Martin Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Norris

Mrs. Stewart

Mrs. Willis

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Martin Elementary School Demographics

16%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

22%

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.

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

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