Freeman Elementary School in Garland, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Freeman Elementary School is a suburban public school in Garland, Texas that is part of Garland Independent School District. It serves 278 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.6:1. Its teachers have had 27 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

278 Students

24 Teachers

1220 W Walnut St

Garland, TX 75040 View local requests

http://www.garlandisd.net/freeman

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Freeman Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

91%

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.

Freeman Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 8, 2026

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