CARSON EL

CARSON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DECATUR ISD school district, located in DECATUR, TX with about 469 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, CARSON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CARSON ELementary is a public school located in Decatur, Texas, serving as part of the Decatur Independent School District. Situated along Business 81/287, the school functions as a foundational institution within the community, focusing on the primary education of elementary-aged students. As a campus within a suburban/rural district, it is dedicated to providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering the social and developmental growth of its student body.

The school operates under the broader mission of Decatur ISD, which prioritizes student success through quality instruction, extracurricular engagement, and community involvement. Families associated with CARSON ELementary typically benefit from a localized educational experience that values small-town community ties while maintaining the resources and oversight of a structured public school district. For those seeking specific details regarding enrollment, school calendars, or academic programs, the district’s official website serves as the primary resource for all campus-related communications.

For more information, contact CARSON EL at (940) 393-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2100 BUSINESS 81 287 S
DECATUR, TX 76234-2800
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CARSON EL is a public Title I school in DECATUR, TX with about 469 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DECATUR ISD
Total Students:
469
Teachers:
33.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 469 students

White
67.2%
Hispanic/Latino
28.4%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian
1.3%
Black or African American
0.6%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.