Serving 736 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Decker Prairie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Decker Prairie Elementary School's student population of 736 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
736 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Decker Prairie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Decker Prairie Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4827 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
65%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decker Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Decker Prairie Elementary School is ranked #4827 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Decker Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Decker Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willie E Williams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Decker Prairie Elementary School?
736 students attend Decker Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Decker Prairie Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decker Prairie Elementary School?
Decker Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Decker Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Decker Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Decker Prairie Elementary School part of?
Decker Prairie Elementary School is part of Tomball ISD School District.
School Reviews
2 10/11/2010
If this school were to recieve a grade, it most certainly would be an F from me. This district really needs to employ a teacher rating system for parents so they can get rid of those bad apples.
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