Parker Elementary School in Sherman, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Parker Elementary School is a public school in Sherman, Texas that is part of Sherman Independent School District. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

1501 Heritage Ranch Trl

Sherman, TX 75092 View local requests

https://parker.shermanisd.net/

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Parker Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Parker Elementary School Demographics

The percentage of students that qualify for free or reduced price lunch is not available.

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

56%

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.

Parker Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 26, 2025

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