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About this school
Franklin Monroe Gilbert Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Irving, Texas that is part of Irving Independent School District.
It serves 727 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.5:1.
Its teachers have had 26 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Franklin Monroe Gilbert Elementary School Demographics
95%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
94%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Franklin Monroe Gilbert Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Franklin Monroe Gilbert Elementary School
$12,267
raised using DonorsChoose
26
projects
funded
12
teachers
funded
68
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
technology
1
project for
books
Franklin Monroe Gilbert Elementary School has received support from
53 individuals from Texas and
15 individuals out-of-state.