Excellent
#757 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 9% in state
Young EL
Elementary School · Decatur ISD · Decatur, TX
A Decatur ISD elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
379 BUCHANAN RD, Decatur, TX 76234
- Math 58% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Young EL score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Young EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,946/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Decatur), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,083
Median home value
$304,300
Median rent
$1,358/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem Academy at Enis ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Rann ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Carson ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 475 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Decatur ISD
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Young EL is listed in DECATUR ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Young EL
Young EL is a public elementary school in Decatur, TX, part of Decatur ISD, serving approximately 465 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #757 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
What's said publicly about Young EL
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Young EL
What grades does Young EL serve?
Young EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Young EL?
Young EL has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Young EL is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Young EL rank in TX?
Young EL ranks #757 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Young EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Young EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Young EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Young EL has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Young EL a charter school?
No, Young EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Young EL a Title I school?
No, Young EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Young EL?
53.3% of students at Young EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (940) 393-7400
- Area population (ZIP 76234)
- 20,912
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76234; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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