Public schools in Farmers Branch, TX
7 open public schools with an address in Farmers Branch, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,027
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Farmers Branch public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Farmers Branch, TX: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,027 students, an average of 575 per school. The largest campus is Field Middle (864 students), and the largest elementary school is McLaughlin Strickland El (706).
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD operates the most schools here (5), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 76% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Farmers Branch
Elementary schools in Farmers Branch
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair El Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | KG–05 | 520 | 13.5:1 | |
| Farmers Branch El Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | PK–05 | 468 | 13.1:1 | |
| McLaughlin Strickland El Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | PK–05 | 706 | 15.2:1 | |
| Stark El Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | PK–05 | 626 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Farmers Branch
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Middle Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | 06–08 | 864 | 13.2:1 |
High schools in Farmers Branch
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans Can Academy - Carrollton-Farmers Branch Texans Can Academies · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 214 | 31:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Farmers Branch
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trivium Academy Trivium Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 629 | 17.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.5%
- Hispanic74.2%
- Black6%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Farmers Branch schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,027 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Farmers Branch
How many public schools are in Farmers Branch, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Farmers Branch: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,027 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Farmers Branch?
Schools with an address in Farmers Branch belong to 3 education agencies, led by Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (5 schools), Texans Can Academies (1 school), Trivium Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Farmers Branch?
Texans Can Academy - Carrollton-Farmers Branch reported the largest high-school enrollment in Farmers Branch, with 214 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Farmers Branch?
Yes. 2 of the 7 public schools in Farmers Branch are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Texans Can Academy - Carrollton-Farmers Branch, Trivium Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Farmers Branch schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Farmers Branch public schools is 15.2:1, similar to the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Farmers Branch guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities