YOUNG EL

YOUNG EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DECATUR ISD school district, located in DECATUR, TX with about 520 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 29 teachers, YOUNG EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

YOUNG ELementary, located at 379 Buchanan Rd in Decatur, Texas, is a core campus within the Decatur Independent School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on establishing a strong educational foundation for students in their early academic years. As part of the Decatur ISD, YOUNG ELementary benefits from the district's commitment to academic excellence, student character development, and fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment that encourages both personal and intellectual growth.

The school emphasizes a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, utilizing the resources and administrative support of the broader Decatur school system. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and early childhood development, YOUNG ELementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into the upper elementary grades. Families interested in specific campus programs, enrollment procedures, or the school calendar can find comprehensive information on the district’s official website at http://www.decaturisd.us.

For more information, contact YOUNG EL at (940) 393-7400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.