Enrollment
445
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Young El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Young El
Young El is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Decatur, Texas, enrolling 445 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,218 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #488.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Decatur Isd spends $10,982 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Decatur Isd also operates Decatur H S (1,163 students) and Mccarroll Middle (838 students) alongside Young El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Young El compares
Young El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,982
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Decatur Isd, which includes Young El.
$10,982
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.5%
State 19.7%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~445 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Young El a good school?
Young El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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