STARRETT EL

2675 FAIRMONT DR
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052

479 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Starrett Elementary School, located on Fairmont Drive in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a part of the Grand Prairie Independent School District. It serves a diverse student population, typically catering to children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is known for its commitment to foundational academic growth, providing a structured learning environment designed to prepare young students for the transition to middle school while fostering a sense of community among local families.

Academically, Starrett Elementary emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, often incorporating district-wide initiatives aimed at literacy and STEM proficiency. Beyond the classroom, the school typically offers various extracurricular activities and support services—including bilingual education programs and special education resources—to ensure an inclusive environment. With its location in a residential area of Grand Prairie, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood engagement, focusing on both student achievement and social-emotional development.

479

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STARRETT EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	208
Black	185
Asian	17
Two or More	19
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
208 (43.4%)
Black
185 (38.6%)
White
44 (9.2%)
Two or More
19 (4.0%)
Asian
17 (3.5%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
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)867-0400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	331
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 49

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 53