James Elementary School in Princeton, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

James Elementary School is a rural public school in Princeton, Texas that is part of Princeton Independent School District. It serves 401 students in grades K - 5. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades K - 5

401 Students

# of teachers unavailable

8633 Co Rd 728

Princeton, TX 75407 View local requests

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James Elementary School Demographics

52%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

67%

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.

James Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 27, 2026

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