Farrell Elementary School in Grand Prairie, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Farrell Elementary School is a suburban public school in Grand Prairie, Texas that is part of Arlington Independent School District. It serves 574 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.4:1. Its teachers have had 26 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 6

574 Students

40 Teachers

3410 Paladium Dr

Grand Prairie, TX 75052 View local requests

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Farrell Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

89%

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.

Farrell Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 19, 2025

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