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Carson Elementary School

2100 Business 81/287 S
Decatur, TX 76234
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carson Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Carson Elementary School's student population of 548 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
548 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Carson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carson Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3903 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Carson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
34%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Carson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Carson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carson Elementary School's ranking?
Carson Elementary School is ranked #3903 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Carson Elementary School often compared to?
Carson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgeport Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Carson Elementary School?
548 students attend Carson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Carson Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carson Elementary School?
Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carson Elementary School offer ?
Carson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carson Elementary School part of?
Carson Elementary School is part of Decatur Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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