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Dekalb Elementary

Summary:

Dekalb Elementary is a public elementary school serving 321 students in grades PK-4 in the Dekalb Independent School District (ISD) in De Kalb, Texas. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and ability to effectively serve a diverse and economically disadvantaged student population.

Dekalb Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in STAAR Reading and Mathematics assessments for 3rd and 4th grades, with 72.73% of 3rd graders and 46.3% of 4th graders meeting proficiency in Reading, compared to the state averages of 48.85% and 50.66%, respectively. The school's performance in STAAR Mathematics is also strong, with 41.82% of 3rd graders and 48.15% of 4th graders meeting proficiency, compared to the state averages of 40.86% and 44.67%. This consistent academic performance contrasts with the more volatile performance of some nearby schools, such as Crestview Elementary and Hubbard ISD.

Dekalb Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.6 to 14.7, which is lower than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 66.44% to 68.22% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to schools like James Bowie Elementary and Avery Elementary. Despite this, Dekalb Elementary has been able to maintain strong academic performance, suggesting effective strategies for supporting students from low-income backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 101 W Fannin St
       De Kalb, TX  75559-1614

(903) 667-2328

District: Dekalb Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1379th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,096 Help


Students who attend Dekalb Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    James L Germany Middle
High:    Dekalb High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  366

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.0%
African American:
13.4%
Hispanic:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.4% Help


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Compare Details Dekalb Elementary ranks better than 70.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65%), African American (13.4%), Hispanic (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dekalb Elementary is 14.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dekalb Elementary is $11,096.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dekalb Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dekalb Elementary 1379th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Dekalb Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Dekalb Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dekalb Independent School District (Isd) 415th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dekalb Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dekalb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.92 260th 3465 92.5%
2005 69.58 1025th 3475 70.5%
2006 71.61 929th 3476 73.3%
2007 72.15 923rd 3724 75.2%
2008 68.11 1172nd 3768 68.9%
2009 72.97 896th 3884 76.9%
2010 43.27 2681st 3937 31.9%
2011 53.75 2204th 4095 46.2%
2012 58.89 1767th 4206 58.0%
2013 52.36 2164th 4221 48.7%
2014 39.93 2908th 4260 31.7%
2015 50.19 2309th 4320 46.6%
2016 27.65 3395th 4286 20.8%
2017 37.31 2696th 4329 37.7%
2018 32.67 3034th 4359 30.4%
2019 24.71 3645th 4479 18.6%
2021 71.25 1061st 4578 76.8%
2022 76.48 890th 4581 80.6%
2023 50.64 2141st 4647 53.9%
2024 64.45 1379th 4675 70.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dekalb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.49 980th 1046 6.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dekalb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.97 2425th 3226 24.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dekalb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.20 2836th 3558 20.3%
2021 95.96 60th 3799 98.4%
2023 70.10 689th 4086 83.1%
2024 88.02 235th 4261 94.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dekalb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.51 3001st 4264 29.6%
2019 26.96 3643rd 4309 15.5%
2021 77.83 523rd 4451 88.2%
2022 76.70 580th 4477 87.0%
2023 55.21 1815th 4521 59.9%
2024 70.80 883rd 4560 80.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Dekalb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.27 2862nd 4306 33.5%
2019 41.88 2551st 4348 41.3%
2021 69.52 1080th 4499 76.0%
2022 66.74 1239th 4561 72.8%
2023 46.00 2417th 4588 47.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dekalb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.77 2082nd 3106 33.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Dekalb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.99 4160th 4240 1.9%
2019 12.53 4227th 4295 1.6%
2021 52.14 1692nd 4331 60.9%
2022 57.62 1571st 4461 64.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Dekalb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.64 3143rd 4319 27.2%
2019 13.91 4128th 4357 5.3%
2021 71.42 1025th 4498 77.2%
2022 82.08 620th 4563 86.4%
2023 55.18 1844th 4585 59.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Dekalb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.19 2403rd 2483 3.2%
2019 13.57 2446th 2515 2.7%
2021 50.05 1046th 2444 57.2%
2022 60.35 759th 2421 68.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dekalb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.35 3919th 4168 6.0%
2019 28.39 3383rd 4188 19.2%
2021 67.84 970th 4329 77.6%
2023 41.95 2634th 4401 40.1%
2024 55.12 1757th 4431 60.3%
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Rank History for White students at Dekalb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.31 1928th 3127 38.3%
2019 26.31 2580th 3142 17.9%
2021 56.63 1230th 3082 60.1%
2022 72.08 676th 3082 78.1%
2023 46.17 1774th 3106 42.9%
2024 53.65 1446th 3078 53.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Dekalb Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 220 142 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1990 225 147 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 380
1991 237 151 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 400
1992 253 148 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1993 265 152 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1994 258 141 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1995 251 143 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 404
1996 251 143 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 404
1997 258 159 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1998 242 146 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1999 262 135 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2000 256 129 0 19 2 n/a n/a 0 406
2001 248 121 0 24 2 n/a n/a 0 395
2002 221 90 0 28 3 n/a n/a 0 342
2003 221 90 0 28 3 n/a n/a 0 342
2004 213 95 0 37 2 n/a n/a 0 347
2005 188 76 1 36 6 n/a n/a 0 307
2006 187 82 1 28 6 n/a n/a 0 304
2007 167 82 1 27 5 n/a n/a 0 282
2008 179 80 2 24 5 n/a n/a 0 290
2009 191 92 1 27 6 n/a n/a 0 317
2010 196 97 0 30 6 n/a n/a 0 329
2011 193 92 0 43 4 0 22 0 354
2012 192 92 0 47 3 0 25 0 359
2013 190 86 0 43 3 0 16 0 338
2014 217 77 0 54 4 0 21 0 373
2015 189 65 0 49 3 0 24 0 330
2016 197 63 0 43 1 0 20 0 324
2017 217 65 1 49 2 0 16 0 350
2018 189 69 1 46 1 0 25 0 331
2019 178 67 1 45 1 0 22 0 314
2020 176 56 2 49 4 0 26 0 313
2021 179 48 2 41 3 0 19 0 292
2022 187 51 1 39 2 0 22 0 302
2023 196 49 2 45 3 0 26 0 321
2024 238 49 2 43 3 0 31 0 366

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dekalb Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 369 n/a n/a n/a
1990 380 27.0 14.0 n/a
1991 400 27.0 14.8 n/a
1992 410 27.4 14.9 52.7
1993 426 28.0 15.2 69.5
1994 409 28.7 14.3 61.9
1995 404 28.9 14.0 62.1
1996 404 28.9 14.0 62.1
1997 428 29.0 14.8 63.3
1998 406 27.8 14.6 64.8
1999 418 29.2 14.3 68.2
2000 406 31.6 12.8 66
2001 395 29.2 13.5 59.5
2002 342 27.4 12.5 62
2003 342 27.4 12.5 62
2004 347 25.8 13.4 66
2005 307 24.7 12.4 68.7
2006 304 22.9 13.3 67.1
2007 282 22.9 12.3 74.5
2008 290 21.9 13.2 79.7
2009 317 24.0 13.2 76
2010 329 25.2 13.0 75.4
2011 354 26.1 13.5 73.2
2012 359 23.1 15.5 71
2013 338 23.0 14.6 72.5
2014 373 24.1 15.4 71
2015 330 25.0 13.2 76.7
2016 324 26.0 12.4 71.3
2017 350 25.0 14.0 69.1
2018 331 25.0 13.2 73.4
2019 314 25.0 12.5 75.5
2020 313 25.2 12.4 72.8
2021 292 25.0 11.6 66.4
2022 302 24.0 12.5 69.2
2023 321 21.8 14.7 68.2
2024 366 25.0 14.6 72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dekalb Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 369 n/a n/a n/a
1990 380 27.0 14.0 n/a
1991 400 27.0 14.8 n/a
1992 410 27.4 14.9 52.7
1993 426 28.0 15.2 69.5
1994 409 28.7 14.3 61.9
1995 404 28.9 14.0 62.1
1996 404 28.9 14.0 62.1
1997 428 29.0 14.8 63.3
1998 406 27.8 14.6 64.8
1999 418 29.2 14.3 68.2
2000 406 31.6 12.8 66
2001 395 29.2 13.5 59.5
2002 342 27.4 12.5 62
2003 342 27.4 12.5 62
2004 347 25.8 13.4 66
2005 307 24.7 12.4 68.7
2006 304 22.9 13.3 67.1
2007 282 22.9 12.3 74.5
2008 290 21.9 13.2 79.7
2009 317 24.0 13.2 76
2010 329 25.2 13.0 75.4
2011 354 26.1 13.5 73.2
2012 359 23.1 15.5 71
2013 338 23.0 14.6 72.5
2014 373 24.1 15.4 71
2015 330 25.0 13.2 76.7
2016 324 26.0 12.4 71.3
2017 350 25.0 14.0 69.1
2018 331 25.0 13.2 73.4
2019 314 25.0 12.5 75.5
2020 313 25.2 12.4 72.8
2021 292 25.0 11.6 66.4
2022 302 24.0 12.5 69.2
2023 321 21.8 14.7 68.2
2024 366 25.0 14.6 72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dekalb Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $721 (7.7%) $8,644 (92.3%) $9,366
2020 $1,289 (12.9%) $8,696 (87.1%) $9,985
2021 $2,374 (21.4%) $8,721 (78.6%) $11,096

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dekalb Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 3645th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2141st of 4647 Elementary schools
 35.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Dekalb Elementary)3257
 25%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dekalb Independent School District (Isd))3257
 25%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dekalb Elementary)2338
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dekalb Independent School District (Isd))2338
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Dekalb Elementary)3437
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Dekalb Independent School District (Isd))3437
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dekalb Elementary)3446
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dekalb Independent School District (Isd))3446
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students314321
 2.2%
African American6749
 26.9%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic4545
Pacific Islander00
White178196
 10.1%
Two or More Races2226
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.5%68.2%
 7.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dekalb Elementary

Students who attend Dekalb Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : James L Germany Middle
High : Dekalb High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 366 students attended Dekalb Elementary.

Students at Dekalb Elementary are 65% White, 13% African American, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Dekalb Elementary ranks 1379th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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