Hidden Lakes Elementary School in Keller, Texas on DonorsChoose

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Hidden Lakes Elementary School is a suburban public school in Keller, Texas that is part of Keller Independent School District. It serves 384 students in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.4:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 4

384 Students

31 Teachers

900 Preston Ln

Keller, TX 76248 View local requests

http://www.kellerisd.net

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Hidden Lakes Elementary School Demographics

11%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

25%

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.

Hidden Lakes Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 23, 2025

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