Merriman Park Elementary School in Dallas, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Merriman Park Elementary School is an urban public school in Dallas, Texas that is part of Richardson Independent School District. It serves 466 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.6:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

466 Students

37 Teachers

7101 Winedale Dr

Dallas, TX 75231 View local requests

http://www.richardson.k12.tx.us/administration/sch

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Merriman Park Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Merriman Park Elementary School Demographics

34%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

42%

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.

Merriman Park Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Sep 13, 2026

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