- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Decatur, TX
Young El
Federal NCES profile for Young El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481650012615
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Young El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Young El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Young El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Decatur, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Young El held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 481650012615 · Decatur, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 14.4:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Decatur H S (1,163 students)
Young El held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Young 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
- Carson El
Carson El
489 students
- Rann El
Rann El
471 students
- This school 445
Young El
445 students
- Stem Academy a 380
Stem Academy at Enis El
380 students
What this shows Young El reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Young El compares
Young 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Young 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 Young El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccarroll Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carson El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rann El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stem Academy at Enis El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Young 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
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Young El
How many students attend Young El?
Young El has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Decatur, TX. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young El?
The student-teacher ratio at Young El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Young El?
52.0% of students at Young El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Young El?
The largest demographic group at Young El is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Decatur, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Young El?
Young El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Young El rank among schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Young El ranks #2 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 Young El, Decatur Isd also operates Decatur H S (1,163 students), Mccarroll Middle (838 students), and Carson El (489 students). See the Decatur Isd district page for the complete list.