Starr Elementary School in New Richmond, Wisconsin on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Starr Elementary School is a town public school in New Richmond, Wisconsin that is part of New Richmond School District. It serves 552 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.3:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

552 Students

36 Teachers

967 S Starr Ave

New Richmond, WI 54017 View local requests

http://www.newrichmond.k12.wi.us

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Starr Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Kosel

Mrs. Sjoblom

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Starr Elementary School Demographics

29%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

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

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