Farragut Elementary School in Joliet, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Farragut Elementary School is a suburban public school in Joliet, Illinois that is part of Joliet Public Elementary School District 86. It serves 506 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.3:1. Its teachers have had 24 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

506 Students

38 Teachers

701 Glenwood Ave

Joliet, IL 60435 View local requests

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Farragut Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

90%

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.

Farragut Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 1, 2026

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