Decatur Independent School District

307 S Cates
Decatur, TX 76234-2360
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Decatur Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,649 students in Decatur Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Decatur Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
6,892 Schools
# Students
3,811 Students
3,732,750 Students
# Teachers
258 Teachers
255,119 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Decatur Independent School District, which is ranked #569 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#531 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
42%
44%
52%
51%
51%
46%
93%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
36%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
59%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,950 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,357 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,950
$13,398
Spending / Student
$12,357
$14,129

Best Decatur Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
379 Buchanan Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Stem Academy At Enis Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 Eagle Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7475
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Mccarroll Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 W Thompson St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Business 81/287 S
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Rann Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Deer Park Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,811 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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