Summary:
There are four elementary schools in the Decatur Independent School District (Isd) serving grades PK through 5th, with the district earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 55th percentile statewide.
Young Elementary is the standout performer, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 72nd percentile, significantly outperforming its peers by 20-30 percentage points in Reading and Math despite having a high free/reduced lunch rate of 57%. Stem Academy At Enis Elementary is a strong second, also earning a 4-star rating and showing dramatic improvement from the 55th to the 73rd percentile, though it experiences a notable "5th-grade slump" where scores drop below district averages. In contrast, Carson Elementary and Rann Elementary consistently rank in the bottom 30-40% of Texas schools (1-2 stars), struggling to meet state averages, particularly in Math and Science.
Mathematics is a district-wide weakness, with every grade at every school scoring below the state average in 2025-2026, and 5th-grade Science is a critical concern—only Young Elementary (40%) exceeded the state average, while Rann (10.59%) and Carson (17.71%) fell far behind. Spending per student is nearly identical across the district ($9,615 to $9,929), making Young Elementary a model of efficiency by achieving top results with the lowest spending and a high poverty rate. The socioeconomic-achievement gap is pronounced, with the school having the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (Stem Academy at 20%) performing well, while the highest rate school (Rann at 62.63%) struggles, though Young Elementary defies this trend, suggesting other factors like teaching quality or curriculum are successfully mitigating poverty's impact.
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