Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Young Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Young Elementary School's student population of 482 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Young Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#2085 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
66%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Elementary School's ranking?
Young Elementary School is ranked #2085 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Young Elementary School often compared to?
Young Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paradise Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Young Elementary School?
482 students attend Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Young Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Elementary School?
Young Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Young Elementary School offer ?
Young Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Young Elementary School part of?
Young Elementary School is part of Decatur ISD School District.
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