Duff Elementary School in Arlington, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Duff Elementary School is an urban public school in Arlington, Texas that is part of Arlington Independent School District. It serves 592 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.2:1. Its teachers have had 34 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

592 Students

39 Teachers

3100 Lynnwood Dr

Arlington, TX 76013 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Duff Elementary School Demographics

44%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

41%

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.

Duff Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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