FARRELL EL

3410 PALADIUM DR
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052

565 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Farrell Elementary School is a public school serving students in Grand Prairie, Texas, and is part of the Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD). Located in a residential area of Grand Prairie, the school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Like many schools in the district, Farrell Elementary focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science while emphasizing social-emotional learning and community engagement.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment that fosters student growth and prepares young learners for middle school success. Farrell Elementary frequently utilizes district-wide initiatives aimed at improving literacy and closing achievement gaps. By maintaining active partnerships with families and the local community, the school strives to provide a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular activities and school spirit, helping students develop both academically and personally.

565

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FARRELL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	184
Black	248
Asian	81
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Black
248 (43.9 %)
Hispanic
184 (32.6 %)
Asian
81 (14.3 %)
White
36 (6.4 %)
Two or More
15 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ARLINGTON ISD
Phone:	(682)867-0300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	450
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 91

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 71