Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Decker 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 13% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DECKER EL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Austin, TX, covering approximately 89.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 5.8 miles and a maximum distance of 10.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Decker Elementary School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
366 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Decker 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 Decker Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#7890 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
76%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Carolina Blue & Seafoam Green
School Mascot
Dolphins
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decker Elementary School's ranking?
Decker Elementary School is ranked #7890 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Decker Elementary School often compared to?
Decker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School, Austin Discovery School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Decker Elementary School?
366 students attend Decker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Decker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Decker Elementary School?
Decker Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Decker Elementary School offer ?
Decker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Decker Elementary School part of?
Decker Elementary School is part of Manor Independent School District.
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