Carson Elementary

Summary:

Carson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Decatur, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 548. The school is part of the Decatur Independent School District, which is ranked 481 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Carson Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (61.13%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have a more diverse student population, its academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 5th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Science was only 8.45%, compared to the district's 13.98% and the state's 26.29%. Additionally, Carson Elementary's rankings for specific student groups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, are significantly lower than the state averages, indicating achievement gaps for these populations.

The steady decline in Carson Elementary's statewide ranking, from a high of 1069 out of 4359 Texas elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 3335 out of 4647 in 2022-2023, is a concerning trend. While nearby schools like Young Elementary and STEM Academy at Enis Elementary generally outperform Carson Elementary in academic measures and statewide rankings, the relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Carson Elementary (44.53% in 2022-2023) may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2100 Business 81/287 S
       Decatur, TX  76234-2800


(940) 393-7500

District: Decatur Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3214th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,929 Help


Students who attend Carson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    McCarroll Middle
High:    Decatur High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  475

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.2%
Hispanic:
31.2%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carson Elementary ranks worse than 68.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Decatur Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.57. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.2%), Hispanic (31.2%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Decatur Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carson Elementary is 13.8, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Decatur Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carson Elementary is $9,929, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Decatur Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Carson Elementary 3214th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Carson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Decatur Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur Independent School District (Isd) 481st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.81 1822nd 3465 47.4%
2005 61.38 1450th 3475 58.3%
2006 67.43 1152nd 3476 66.9%
2007 48.66 2274th 3724 38.9%
2008 35.86 2867th 3768 23.9%
2009 50.09 2255th 3884 41.9%
2010 48.70 2400th 3937 39.0%
2011 31.79 3311th 4095 19.1%
2012 34.85 3161st 4206 24.8%
2013 43.91 2653rd 4221 37.1%
2014 50.83 2278th 4260 46.5%
2015 63.57 1584th 4320 63.3%
2016 71.99 1155th 4286 73.1%
2017 58.78 1550th 4329 64.2%
2018 69.15 1069th 4359 75.5%
2019 49.39 2082nd 4479 53.5%
2021 56.22 1716th 4578 62.5%
2022 44.75 2453rd 4581 46.5%
2023 31.00 3335th 4647 28.2%
2024 33.57 3214th 4675 31.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.93 731st 3226 77.3%
2019 32.00 2559th 3333 23.2%
2021 52.41 1344th 3446 61.0%
2022 41.13 2165th 3487 37.9%
2023 27.85 2875th 3556 19.2%
2024 23.81 3094th 3638 15.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.63 934th 3558 73.7%
2019 65.82 712th 3684 80.7%
2021 69.42 583rd 3799 84.7%
2022 46.76 1782nd 3952 54.9%
2023 35.92 2644th 4086 35.3%
2024 26.54 3459th 4261 18.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.87 1213th 4264 71.6%
2019 44.42 2467th 4309 42.7%
2021 43.39 2503rd 4451 43.8%
2022 22.63 3916th 4477 12.5%
2023 21.11 4038th 4521 10.7%
2024 21.93 4030th 4560 11.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.56 962nd 4306 77.7%
2019 49.77 2069th 4348 52.4%
2021 52.96 1861st 4499 58.6%
2022 43.53 2551st 4561 44.1%
2023 35.43 3084th 4588 32.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.77 1208th 3106 61.1%
2019 43.25 2286th 3184 28.2%
2021 66.81 1108th 3006 63.1%
2022 47.46 1958th 2958 33.8%
2023 45.87 2089th 2980 29.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.31 1906th 4240 55.0%
2019 38.30 2795th 4295 34.9%
2021 58.26 1309th 4331 69.8%
2022 60.82 1365th 4461 69.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.15 1264th 4319 70.7%
2019 45.49 2287th 4357 47.5%
2021 58.71 1558th 4498 65.4%
2022 46.68 2345th 4563 48.6%
2023 27.40 3572nd 4585 22.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.10 1594th 4168 61.8%
2019 30.40 3261st 4188 22.1%
2021 44.27 2296th 4329 47.0%
2022 34.53 3119th 4376 28.7%
2023 19.75 3965th 4401 9.9%
2024 22.28 3840th 4431 13.3%
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Rank History for White students at Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.20 1301st 3127 58.4%
2019 41.78 1965th 3142 37.5%
2021 40.89 1900th 3082 38.4%
2022 32.17 2343rd 3082 24.0%
2023 20.06 2742nd 3106 11.7%
2024 21.17 2687th 3078 12.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Carson Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Carson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 296 10 6 112 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2002 338 11 3 154 4 n/a n/a 0 510
2003 338 11 3 154 4 n/a n/a 0 510
2004 342 11 3 147 5 n/a n/a 0 508
2005 343 9 0 152 5 n/a n/a 0 509
2006 331 5 1 169 3 n/a n/a 0 509
2007 326 6 0 181 4 n/a n/a 0 517
2008 347 10 2 187 5 n/a n/a 0 551
2009 363 9 2 195 4 n/a n/a 0 573
2010 394 12 1 190 15 n/a n/a 0 612
2011 284 6 4 128 2 0 7 0 431
2012 294 6 6 165 4 0 8 0 483
2013 293 5 8 150 2 0 9 0 467
2014 328 6 9 118 2 0 6 0 469
2015 301 4 7 116 0 0 5 0 433
2016 299 3 9 129 0 0 8 0 448
2017 326 4 5 137 1 0 10 0 483
2018 315 3 6 133 0 0 12 0 469
2019 283 2 3 99 2 1 5 0 395
2020 288 4 4 116 0 1 7 0 420
2021 343 4 4 144 2 1 5 0 503
2022 324 6 2 166 5 0 5 0 508
2023 335 5 3 188 3 0 14 0 548
2024 305 2 2 148 4 0 14 0 475

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 425 30.0 14.2 40.5
2002 510 30.5 16.7 45.1
2003 510 30.5 16.7 45.1
2004 508 35.7 14.2 40.2
2005 509 35.5 14.3 41.7
2006 509 35.0 14.5 38.3
2007 517 35.2 14.7 39.3
2008 551 37.0 14.9 42.6
2009 573 40.6 14.1 45.5
2010 612 41.5 14.7 52.9
2011 431 31.8 13.5 45.5
2012 483 31.5 15.3 50.1
2013 467 32.0 14.5 49.5
2014 469 33.7 13.8 44.1
2015 433 31.0 13.9 41.6
2016 448 33.0 13.5 45.1
2017 483 32.7 14.7 42.9
2018 469 33.0 14.2 41.2
2019 395 29.0 13.5 38.7
2020 420 28.2 14.8 37.1
2021 503 33.2 15.1 43.5
2022 508 33.4 15.1 40.4
2023 548 36.7 14.8 44.5
2024 475 34.3 13.8 41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 425 30.0 14.2 40.5
2002 510 30.5 16.7 45.1
2003 510 30.5 16.7 45.1
2004 508 35.7 14.2 40.2
2005 509 35.5 14.3 41.7
2006 509 35.0 14.5 38.3
2007 517 35.2 14.7 39.3
2008 551 37.0 14.9 42.6
2009 573 40.6 14.1 45.5
2010 612 41.5 14.7 52.9
2011 431 31.8 13.5 45.5
2012 483 31.5 15.3 50.1
2013 467 32.0 14.5 49.5
2014 469 33.7 13.8 44.1
2015 433 31.0 13.9 41.6
2016 448 33.0 13.5 45.1
2017 483 32.7 14.7 42.9
2018 469 33.0 14.2 41.2
2019 395 29.0 13.5 38.7
2020 420 28.2 14.8 37.1
2021 503 33.2 15.1 43.5
2022 508 33.4 15.1 40.4
2023 548 36.7 14.8 44.5
2024 475 34.3 13.8 41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Carson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $855 (8.4%) $9,300 (91.6%) $10,155
2020 $950 (9.4%) $9,183 (90.6%) $10,133
2021 $706 (7.1%) $9,222 (92.9%) $9,929

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2082nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3335th of 4647 Elementary schools
 25.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Carson Elementary)4237
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Decatur Independent School District (Isd))4144
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carson Elementary)4635
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Decatur Independent School District (Isd))4242
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Carson Elementary)3544
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Decatur Independent School District (Isd))4643
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carson Elementary)3642
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Decatur Independent School District (Isd))3740
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students395548
 38.7%
African American25
 150%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian33
Hispanic99188
 89.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White283335
 18.4%
Two or More Races514
 180%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.7%44.5%
 5.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carson Elementary

Students at Carson Elementary are 64% White, 31% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Carson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McCarroll Middle
High : Decatur High School

Carson Elementary ranks 3214th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 475 students attended Carson Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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