- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Decatur, TX
Carson El
Federal NCES profile for Carson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481650008962
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carson El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carson El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carson El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Decatur, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Carson El shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 481650008962 · Decatur, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 13.6:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Decatur H S (1,163 students)
Carson El shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carson El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Decatur H S
Decatur H S
1,163 students
- Mccarroll Midd
Mccarroll Middle
838 students
- This school
Carson El
489 students
- Rann El
Rann El
471 students
- Young El 445
Young El
445 students
- Stem Academy a 380
Stem Academy at Enis El
380 students
What this shows Carson El reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carson El compares
Carson El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,241
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Carson El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Decatur Isd reports $11,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccarroll Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rann El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Young El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stem Academy at Enis El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carson El
How many students attend Carson El?
Carson El has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in Decatur, TX. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), down 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Carson El is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carson El?
41.4% of students at Carson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carson El?
The largest demographic group at Carson El is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Decatur, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carson El?
Carson El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carson El rank among schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Carson El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Decatur, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in Decatur Isd?
Besides Carson El, Decatur Isd also operates Decatur H S (1,163 students), Mccarroll Middle (838 students), and Rann El (471 students). See the Decatur Isd district page for the complete list.