DEKALB EL

DEKALB EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DEKALB ISD school district, located in DEKALB, TX with about 331 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 25 teachers, DEKALB EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

DEKALB ELementary School, located at 101 W Fannin St in DeKalb, Texas, serves as a foundational component of the DeKalb Independent School District. As a primary educational institution for the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for young students. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, emphasizing core academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, while also fostering social and emotional development during these formative years.

As part of the broader DeKalb ISD, the elementary school benefits from the district's commitment to cultivating a strong community spirit and preparing students for future academic success. The school strives to maintain a balance between traditional instruction and modern educational practices to address the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members interested in specific programs, school calendars, or administrative policies can find detailed information by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.dekalbisd.net.

For more information, contact DEKALB EL at (903) 667-2328 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

101 W FANNIN ST
DEKALB, TX 75559-1614
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DEKALB EL is a public Title I school in DEKALB, TX with about 331 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DEKALB ISD
Total Students:
331
Teachers:
25
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

* 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 331 students

White
57.1%
Black or African American
20.8%
Hispanic/Latino
13.9%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.