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Garrett Elementary School

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Garrett Elementary School is a suburban public school in Houston, Texas that is part of Sheldon Independent School District. It serves 612 students in grades 1 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.9:1. Its teachers have had 39 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 1 - 5

612 Students

41 Teachers

12017 Garrett Rd

Houston, TX 77044 View local requests

http://www.sheldonisd.com

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Garrett Elementary School Demographics

90%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

94%

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.

Garrett Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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Garrett Elementary School

$25,116

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

donors

projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

project for art supplies

Garrett Elementary School has received support from 62 individuals from Texas and 25 individuals out-of-state.

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Garrett Elementary School

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Garrett Elementary School Demographics

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Garrett Elementary School

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