Shorehaven Elementary School in Garland, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Shorehaven Elementary School is a suburban public school in Garland, Texas that is part of Garland Independent School District. It serves 350 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.7:1. Its teachers have had 27 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

350 Students

30 Teachers

600 Shorehaven Dr

Garland, TX 75040 View local requests

http://www.garlandisd.net/shorehaven

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Shorehaven Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Shorehaven Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

89%

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.

Shorehaven Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 30, 2026

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