Herfurth Elementary School in Rowlett, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Herfurth Elementary School is a suburban public school in Rowlett, Texas that is part of Garland Independent School District. It serves 528 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.3:1. Its teachers have had 68 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

528 Students

26 Teachers

7500 Miller Rd

Rowlett, TX 75088 View local requests

http://www.garlandisd.net/herfurth

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Herfurth Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Herfurth Elementary School Demographics

46%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

63%

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.

Herfurth Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 19, 2026

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