Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carson 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carson Elementary serves the eastern part of Decatur, TX, covering an area of approximately 123.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 12.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carson Elementary School's student population of 489 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
489 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carson Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#4248 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
35%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carson Elementary School's ranking?
Carson Elementary School is ranked #4248 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Carson Elementary School often compared to?
Carson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgeport Intermediate School, Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Carson Elementary School?
489 students attend Carson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Carson Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Carson Elementary School?
Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carson Elementary School offer ?
Carson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carson Elementary School part of?
Carson Elementary School is part of Decatur Independent School District.
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