Summary:
Damon, Texas, is served by a single public school, Damon Elementary, which is part of the Damon Independent School District (Isd) and educates 107 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade in a small, rural setting.
Damon Elementary stands out as a high-performing school that has achieved a remarkable turnaround. After receiving a 2-star rating in the 34th percentile just two years ago, the school now boasts a 4-star rating and ranks in the 88th percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year. This success is driven by an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 7.6:1, which allows for personalized instruction, and a per-student spending of $15,082. The school excels in reading across all tested grades, with 8th graders achieving an 87.5% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 58.69%. Math performance is particularly strong in the lower grades, with 80% of 3rd graders proficient—a staggering 35.67 percentage points above the state average.
Despite serving a population where 72.9% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, Damon Elementary consistently outperforms state averages in most subjects. However, there are two notable areas for improvement: 7th grade math proficiency (22.22%) falls below the state average of 29.41%, and 8th grade social studies proficiency (12.5%) is less than half the state average of 31.69%. Overall, the school’s investment in small class sizes and a strong literacy program has created an environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive academically.
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