Burgin Elementary School in Arlington, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Burgin Elementary School is an urban public school in Arlington, Texas that is part of Arlington Independent School District. It serves 607 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.2:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 6

607 Students

40 Teachers

401 E Mayfield Rd

Arlington, TX 76014 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Burgin Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Burgin 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.

Burgin Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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