Dekalb EL

DeKalb El is a public elementary school in DeKalb, Texas, serving 366 students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. It earns a composite score of 9.0 out of 10 — rated Exceptional by MySchoolScout — built on an academic score of 8.7 and a standout growth score of 9.9. That growth score is the defining number here.

A 9.9 indicates students gain measurably more academic ground each year than peers at the vast majority of Texas schools. A student-teacher ratio of 14.6 to 1 gives teachers the room to make that happen — small enough to stay attentive, structured enough to drive real academic progress across five grade levels. The results show up in state rankings.

DeKalb El sits at 140th out of 8,547 public schools in Texas, outperforming 98 percent of the state. Narrowed to elementary schools specifically, it ranks 93rd among 4,678 — a top-2 percent result in a deeply competitive field. For a school of 366 students in a small Texas town, that performance puts it on par with schools in the state's largest metro areas.

Families comparing options in DeKalb will find this school sets a high bar.

Located in a rural area, Dekalb EL may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.