- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Decker El
Federal NCES profile for Decker El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482889008394
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Decker El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #107 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 90.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Decker El has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Decker El ranks #107 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Decker El held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 482889008394 · Austin, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 11.8:1 · 90.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Manor H S (2,422 students)
Decker El held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Decker El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manor H S
Manor H S
2,422 students
- Manor New Tech 744
Manor New Technology Middle
744 students
- Manor New Tech 640
Manor New Technology High
640 students
- Lagos El 640
Lagos El
640 students
- Shadowglen El 639
Shadowglen El
639 students
- This school 366
Decker El
366 students
What this shows Decker El reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Decker El compares
Decker El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.0% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$12,727
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.7%
African American 17.5%
White 2.2%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Decker El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manor Isd reports $12,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Decker El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manor New Technology Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manor New Technology High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lagos El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadowglen El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Decker El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Decker El
How many students attend Decker El?
Decker El has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Decker El?
The student-teacher ratio at Decker El is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Decker El?
90.0% of students at Decker El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Decker El?
The largest demographic group at Decker El is Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Decker El?
Decker El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Decker El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Decker El ranks #107 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Manor Isd?
Besides Decker El, Manor Isd also operates Manor H S (2,422 students), Manor New Technology Middle (744 students), and Manor New Technology High (640 students). See the Manor Isd district page for the complete list.