DON WHITT EL

802 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Don Whitt Elementary School, located in Sachse, Texas, is part of the Garland Independent School District (GISD). Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is named in honor of Don Whitt, a dedicated educator and former GISD administrator known for his commitment to the local community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to foster both academic excellence and character development in its students through a comprehensive curriculum and active community involvement.

As a campus within the Garland ISD, Don Whitt Elementary benefits from the district's focus on innovative instruction and diverse extracurricular offerings. The school typically engages families through strong parent-teacher partnerships and various campus events that celebrate student achievement. With its location in the growing suburb of Sachse, the school acts as a central hub for neighborhood children, providing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere designed to prepare students for their transition into middle school and beyond.

802

Total Students

49.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DON WHITT EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	91
Black	135
Asian	232
Two or More	44

White
300 (37.4 %)
Asian
232 (28.9 %)
Black
135 (16.8 %)
Hispanic
91 (11.3 %)
Two or More
44 (5.5 %)

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:	WYLIE ISD
Phone:	(972)429-2560
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	802
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 2

Kindergarten 158

Grade 1 165

Grade 2 146

Grade 3 174

Grade 4 157