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Menominee Early Childhood Services - Head Start Demographics
93%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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65%
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Menominee Early Childhood Services - Head Start
$3,216
raised using DonorsChoose
6
projects
funded
1
teacher
funded
8
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
2
projects
for
art supplies
Menominee Early Childhood Services - Head Start has received support from
6 individuals from Wisconsin and
2 individuals out-of-state.
