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Perrin Early Childhood Center is
a rural public school
in Denison, Texas that is part of Sherman Independent School District.
It serves 105 students
in grades 10 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.0:1.
Its teachers have had 28 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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63%
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Perrin Early Childhood Center
$11,668
raised using DonorsChoose
28
projects
funded
10
teachers
funded
62
donors
4
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Perrin Early Childhood Center has received support from
46 individuals from Texas and
16 individuals out-of-state.
