Is Young Elementary a good school?

Young Elementary ranks 1101 st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Young Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 465 students attended Young Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Young Elementary?

Students at Young Elementary are 62% White, 32% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Young Elementary attend?

Students who attend Young Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : McCarroll Middle High : Decatur High School

Young Elementary

Summary:

Young Elementary is a public elementary school located in Decatur, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 458. 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.

Young Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school's STAAR test scores are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 77.97% of 4th-grade students at Young Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 57.04% for the district and 50.66% for the state. Young Elementary also excels in STAAR Mathematics, with 64.71% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 36.2% for the district and 48.96% for the state. The school performs exceptionally well in several student subgroups, including Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Gifted and Talented students.

Despite its strong academic performance, Young Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 55.9% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. When compared to other nearby schools, such as Carson Elementary and Rann Elementary, which are also part of the Decatur Independent School District, Young Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic measures. However, some schools outside the Decatur district, such as Alvord Elementary and Paradise Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just the district may contribute to a school's success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

379 Buchanan Rd
Decatur, TX 76234

(940) 393-7400

District: Decatur Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1101^st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,615

Students who attend Young Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	McCarroll Middle
High:	Decatur High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 465

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.2%

Hispanic:

32.0%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Young Elementary ranks better than 76.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Decatur Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.42. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Young Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Decatur Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (62.2%), Hispanic (32%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Young Elementary is 13.6. 1 elementary schools in the Decatur Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Young Elementary is $9,615, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Decatur Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Young Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Young Elementary 1101^st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Young Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Decatur Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for all students at Young Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2012	32.13	3310^th	4206	21.3%
2013	27.90	3489^th	4221	17.3%
2014	29.30	3435^th	4260	19.4%
2015	29.34	3370^th	4320	22.0%
2016	50.69	2271^st	4286	47.0%
2017	53.10	1797^th	4329	58.5%
2018	47.48	2114^th	4359	51.5%
2019	46.48	2260^th	4479	49.5%
2021	75.09	907^th	4578	80.2%
2022	70.41	1132^nd	4581	75.3%
2023	71.83	1088^th	4647	76.6%
2024	70.42	1101^st	4675	76.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Young Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.58	2295^th	3226	28.9%
2019	30.96	2624^th	3333	21.3%
2021	55.42	1207^th	3446	65.0%
2022	62.16	994^th	3487	71.5%
2023	87.53	190^th	3556	94.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Young Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	56.63	1070^th	3558	69.9%
2019	37.71	2231^st	3684	39.4%
2021	56.21	1116^th	3799	70.6%
2022	40.03	2269^th	3952	42.6%
2023	56.80	1252^nd	4086	69.4%
2024	56.18	1485^th	4261	65.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Young Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.83	2360^th	4264	44.7%
2019	36.17	3037^th	4309	29.5%
2021	71.37	784^th	4451	82.4%
2022	54.10	1884^th	4477	57.9%
2023	72.26	782^nd	4521	82.7%
2024	72.77	778^th	4560	82.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Young Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.87	2181^st	4306	49.3%
2019	54.20	1829^th	4348	57.9%
2021	69.52	1079^th	4499	76.0%
2022	64.06	1360^th	4561	70.2%
2023	61.82	1474^th	4588	67.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Young Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	73.56	582^nd	3106	81.3%
2021	80.32	301^st	3006	90.0%
2022	55.24	1637^th	2958	44.7%
2023	76.78	111^th	2980	96.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Young Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.21	2213^th	4240	47.8%
2019	37.39	2867^th	4295	33.2%
2021	59.49	1238^th	4331	71.4%
2022	53.89	1829^th	4461	59.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Young Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.19	2142^nd	4319	50.4%
2019	36.95	2860^th	4357	34.4%
2021	76.62	813^th	4498	81.9%
2022	74.44	937^th	4563	79.5%
2023	75.73	888^th	4585	80.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Young Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.10	3124^th	4168	25.0%
2019	22.59	3715^th	4188	11.3%
2021	62.09	1261^st	4329	70.9%
2022	57.42	1615^th	4376	63.1%
2023	71.61	853^rd	4401	80.6%
2024	59.34	1494^th	4431	66.3%

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Rank History for White students at Young Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.00	2017^th	3127	35.5%
2019	43.21	1896^th	3142	39.7%
2021	58.47	1163^rd	3082	62.3%
2022	58.48	1231^st	3082	60.1%
2023	50.85	1578^th	3106	49.2%
2024	56.27	1347^th	3078	56.2%

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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	268	8	2	193	8	0	6	485
2012	271	6	1	129	6	0	8	421
2013	268	4	1	131	8	0	10	422
2014	242	2	3	144	5	0	8	404
2015	292	3	5	172	5	0	12	489
2016	280	3	4	163	5	1	9	465
2017	287	5	4	154	4	0	10	464
2018	327	7	6	161	6	0	13	520
2019	282	6	2	103	5	0	9	407
2020	321	5	2	123	4	0	12	467
2021	324	5	3	153	6	0	10	501
2022	320	4	2	138	5	0	13	482
2023	297	4	2	140	6	0	9	458
2024	289	5	2	149	5	0	15	465

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

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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 Young Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	485	35.4	13.6	56.9
2012	421	27.2	15.4	55.3
2013	422	28.0	15.0	61.4
2014	404	27.3	14.7	60.6
2015	489	30.0	16.3	59.3
2016	465	29.0	16.0	62.2
2017	464	29.0	15.9	61.4
2018	520	29.8	17.4	59.8
2019	407	27.8	14.6	60
2020	467	29.4	15.8	57.2
2021	501	33.2	15.0	58.3
2022	482	32.3	14.9	52.7
2023	458	31.5	14.5	55.9
2024	465	34.1	13.6	53.3

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 Young Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	485	35.4	13.6	56.9
2012	421	27.2	15.4	55.3
2013	422	28.0	15.0	61.4
2014	404	27.3	14.7	60.6
2015	489	30.0	16.3	59.3
2016	465	29.0	16.0	62.2
2017	464	29.0	15.9	61.4
2018	520	29.8	17.4	59.8
2019	407	27.8	14.6	60
2020	467	29.4	15.8	57.2
2021	501	33.2	15.0	58.3
2022	482	32.3	14.9	52.7
2023	458	31.5	14.5	55.9
2024	465	34.1	13.6	53.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Young Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$973 (10.4%)	$8,340 (89.6%)	$9,313
2020	$833 (9.2%)	$8,232 (90.8%)	$9,065
2021	$815 (8.5%)	$8,800 (91.5%)	$9,615

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Young Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2260^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1088^th of 4647 Elementary schools	27%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Young Elementary)	42	49	7%
3rd Grade Reading (Decatur Independent School District (Isd))	41	44	3%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Young Elementary)	46	50	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Decatur Independent School District (Isd))	42	42
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Young Elementary)	43	55	12%
4th Grade Reading (Decatur Independent School District (Isd))	46	43	3%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Young Elementary)	38	67	29%
4th Grade Mathematics (Decatur Independent School District (Isd))	37	40	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	407	458	12.5%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	5	6	20%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	103	140	35.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	282	297	5.3%
Two or More Races	9	9
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60%	55.9%	4.1%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Young Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	379 Buchanan Rd	Decatur	76234	Wise County	Decatur Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 393-7400	465	34	13.6	53.3%	289 (62.2%)	5 (1.1%)	149 (32.0%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	70.4	1101^st of 4675 public elementary schools	76.4%		71.8	1088^th of 4647 public elementary schools	76.6%	13						47.9	78.0	57.4	51.4	59.3	64.7	23.5	$9,615	$815	$8,800
Stem Academy At Enis Elementary	Public	K-5	1200 Eagle Dr	Decatur	76234	Wise County	Decatur Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 393-7475	392	24	16.2	17.6%	305 (77.8%)	3 (0.8%)	62 (15.8%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.3%)	51.4	2076^th of 4675 public elementary schools	55.6%		66.8	1310^th of 4647 public elementary schools	71.8%	766						47.7	62.3	53.1	44.6	42.6	34.4	18.8
Rann Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 Deer Park Rd	Decatur	76234	Wise County	Decatur Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 393-7600	502	38	13.1	62.9%	199 (39.6%)	1 (0.2%)	290 (57.8%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	33	3243^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	30.6%		28.8	3476^th of 4647 public elementary schools	25.2%	233			0.0	20.0	0.0	42.5	50.0	35.5	43.8	30.1	25.0	6.6	$9,821	$867	$8,954
Carson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 Business 81/287 S	Decatur	76234	Wise County	Decatur Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 393-7500	475	34	13.8	41.5%	305 (64.2%)	2 (0.4%)	148 (31.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	33.6	3214^th of 4675 public elementary schools	31.3%		31	3335^th of 4647 public elementary schools	28.2%	121						36.0	46.1	46.5	41.3	34.8	22.5	8.5	$9,929	$706	$9,222
Paradise Intermediate	Public	4-5	338 Schoolhouse Rd	Paradise	76073	Wise County	Paradise Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 969-5032	224	19	11.8	29.0%	181 (80.8%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (4.0%)	68.3	1188^th of 4675 public elementary schools	74.6%		63.2	1452^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	68.8%	264							51.8	56.8		57.1	57.7	34.2	$9,995	$70	$9,925
Paradise Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	338 Schoolhouse Rd	Paradise	76073	Wise County	Paradise Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 969-5046	423	31	13.7	31.9%	348 (82.3%)	2 (0.5%)	50 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.2%)								(n/a)						41.3			34.6				$9,132	$1,674	$7,458
Boyd Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	500 E Morton Ave	Boyd	76023	Wise County	Boyd Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 433-9520	487	35	14.0	56.1%	316 (64.9%)	5 (1.0%)	135 (27.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.1%)	48	2286^th of 4675 public elementary schools	51.1%		39.2	2853^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	38.6%	567						47.7	45.4		41.1	36.1			$9,243	$1,181	$8,063
Bridgeport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1408 Elementary Dr	Bridgeport	76426	Wise County	Bridgeport Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 683-5955	531	36	14.5	67.6%	223 (42.0%)	2 (0.4%)	283 (53.3%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.8%)								(n/a)													$10,929	$1,482	$9,446
Bridgeport Intermediate	Public	3-5	1400 Hwy 380	Bridgeport	76426	Wise County	Bridgeport Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 683-5784	469	32	14.6	66.7%	190 (40.5%)	0 (0.0%)	251 (53.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.9%)	22.6	3889^th of 4675 public elementary schools	16.8%		38.5	2897^th of 4647 public elementary schools	37.7%	992	13.8	50.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	25.7	32.1	51.1	20.0	24.5	27.2	15.9	$11,337	$1,981	$9,355
Alvord Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	711 W Stadium Dr	Alvord	76225	Wise County	Alvord Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 427-2881	421	31	13.6	44.9%	331 (78.6%)	4 (1.0%)	83 (19.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	64.7	1364^th of 4675 public elementary schools	70.8%		68.2	1239^th of 4647 public elementary schools	73.3%	125						43.8	53.7	54.7	34.3	64.8	67.9	47.2	$10,691	$980	$9,710

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