Elementary Schools in Dekalb Independent School District (Isd)


Summary:

The Dekalb Independent School District (Isd) in Texas has one elementary school, Dekalb Elementary, which serves grades PK-4 and has a total enrollment of 321 students. This school appears to be a standout performer within the district and the state, with strong academic metrics and a diverse student population.

Dekalb Elementary has received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools. The school's 3rd-grade reading proficiency rate of 72.73% in 2023-2024 is significantly higher than the state average of 48.85%, and its 4th-grade math proficiency rate of 48.15% also exceeds the state average of 44.67%. These strong academic performance metrics suggest that Dekalb Elementary is providing a quality education to its diverse student population, which is 61.06% White, 15.26% African American, and 14.02% Hispanic.

While Dekalb Elementary has been a consistent performer in 3rd-grade reading, its 4th-grade reading and math proficiency rates have been more variable, dipping below the state average in some years. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant economic needs, with 68.22% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This may present challenges in terms of providing additional support and resources to students, but the school's above-average spending per student of $11,096 suggests a commitment to addressing these needs.

District Detail

 101 W Maple St
De Kalb, TX 75559-1614

 (903) 667-2566

SchoolDigger Rank:
415th of 968 Texas districts

See the 2024 Texas District rankings!
Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 901

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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