Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District
School district in Texas, United States
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD) is a school district based in Carrollton, Texas, United States.
The district covers most of the cities of Carrollton and Farmers Branch and parts of Addison, Coppell, Dallas, and Irving (including Valley Ranch and the Western part of Las Colinas). CFBISD has twenty-one active elementary schools, five active middle schools, five active high schools, and three active education centers.
Recently, the school district began the process of Limited Open Enrollment, allowing students living outside the boundaries of the school district to apply to attend the district. Furthermore, they have provided buses for easily, accessible, transportation.
In 2010 and 2011, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.
About Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District
The district encompasses 53.42 square miles (138.4 km2) and is located primarily in Dallas County with a smaller portion in Denton County. The school district's boundaries are not the same as municipal boundaries; therefore, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District provides instructional services to children who live in portions of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, Dallas, and Irving.
Dr. Wendy Eldredge is the current Superintendent taking over after the retirement of Dr.
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