Terrell Elementary School in Richmond, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Terrell Elementary School is a suburban public school in Richmond, Texas that is part of Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. It serves 401 students in grades Pre-K - 5. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

401 Students

# of teachers unavailable

26026 Candela Heights Dr

Richmond, TX 77406 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

Terrell Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Giarratano

Mrs. Martinez

Mrs. Shaffer

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Terrell Elementary School Demographics

41%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

72%

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.

Terrell Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 19, 2026

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