Terlingua Elementary School in Terlingua, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Terlingua Elementary School is a public school in Terlingua, Texas that is part of Terlingua Common School District. It serves 79 students in grades K - 8. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 8

79 Students

# of teachers unavailable

550 Roadrunner Cir

Terlingua, TX 79852 View local requests

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Terlingua Elementary School Demographics

45%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area

17%

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.

Terlingua Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 13, 2026

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