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De Leon Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

450^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 90% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

De Leon Elementary is a highly performing public school in De Leon, TX, serving 339 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the top-rated De Leon Independent School District (Isd). This school stands out as an "island of excellence" in the region, consistently ranking in the top 10-15% of all Texas elementary schools, while nearby schools like Comanche Elementary and Maxfield Elementary perform far below state averages. For example, in 4th Grade Math, De Leon students achieved a 77.78% proficiency rate, compared to just 41.35% at Comanche and 16.67% at Maxfield.

What truly sets De Leon Elementary apart is its exceptional ability to help all students succeed, especially those from low socio-economic backgrounds. The school ranks in the 99th percentile statewide for its effectiveness with low-income students, proving it closes achievement gaps rather than just serving a select few. It also ranked #1 in Texas for its work with Gifted and Talented students in a recent year. This success isn't bought with excessive spending—De Leon achieves top-tier results with $11,328 per student, far less than the $17,797 spent by the lower-performing Maxfield Elementary, showing the school uses its resources wisely.

The school's journey is a remarkable turnaround story: in just nine years, it went from a 3-star school in the 66th percentile to a consistent 5-star school in the 90th+ percentile. With a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, De Leon provides a stable, intimate learning environment where quality instruction drives results. While it excels with most student groups, there is room for growth with "At Risk" students, where performance has historically been in the 55th-66th percentile. Overall, De Leon Elementary is a model of academic excellence and equity, proving that a rural school can achieve top-tier performance for every child.

339

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,674

Per pupil spending ?

58.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

700 S Lamar St
De Leon, TX 76444

(254) 893-8220

District: De Leon Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend De Leon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Perkins Middle
High:	De Leon High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.8%

Hispanic:

37.2%

Two or more races:

1.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 67th percentile in 2016 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (71% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Texas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg71%

Texas avg51%

450^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 23 pts since 2016

From top 33% (2016) to top 10% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

65^th of 951De Leon Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	88.1	450 of 4627	90.3%	★★★★★
2025	93.4	253 of 4651	94.6%	★★★★★
2024	89.6	389 of 4710	91.7%	★★★★★
2023	88.2	445 of 4647	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	75.2	940 of 4581	79.5%	★★★★☆
2021	80.5	723 of 4578	84.2%	★★★★☆
2019	75.9	847 of 4479	81.1%	★★★★☆
2018	68.9	1082 of 4359	75.2%	★★★★☆
2017	59.9	1492 of 4329	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	67.3	1402 of 4286	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	83.1	569 of 4320	86.8%	★★★★☆
2014	56.8	1940 of 4260	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	45.0	2597 of 4221	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	51.2	2204 of 4206	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	61.0	1764 of 4095	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	66.0	1403 of 3937	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	64.6	1446 of 3884	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.7	1266 of 3768	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	54.6	1975 of 3724	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	65.9	1224 of 3476	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	66.6	1173 of 3475	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	71.9	875 of 3465	74.7%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	53.3	1864 of 4461	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.6	1931 of 4331	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.2	1442 of 4295	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.5	2118 of 4240	50.0%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	84.1	251 of 3446	92.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	83.8	554 of 4575	87.9%	★★★★☆
2025	93.8	151 of 3744	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	79.1	717 of 4658	84.6%	★★★★☆
2023	80.5	679 of 4588	85.2%	★★★★☆
2022	60.4	1550 of 4561	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	78.8	726 of 4499	83.9%	★★★★☆
2019	73.7	854 of 4348	80.4%	★★★★☆
2018	68.7	1085 of 4306	74.8%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.2	450 of 3075	85.4%	★★★★☆
2025	79.2	1 of 2619	100.0%	★★★★★
2023	75.1	381 of 2980	87.2%	★★★★☆
2022	77.7	194 of 2958	93.4%	★★★★★
2021	56.9	1528 of 3006	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	77.7	256 of 3106	91.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.4	379 of 4413	91.4%	★★★★★
2025	82.8	350 of 3644	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	77.2	642 of 4465	85.6%	★★★★☆
2023	78.3	588 of 4401	86.6%	★★★★☆
2022	58.8	1537 of 4376	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.4	696 of 4329	83.9%	★★★★☆
2019	62.2	1254 of 4188	70.1%	★★★★☆
2018	65.0	1107 of 4168	73.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	92.4	124 of 4520	97.3%	★★★★★
2025	96.2	52 of 3705	98.6%	★★★★★
2024	93.2	104 of 4594	97.7%	★★★★★
2023	89.5	176 of 4521	96.1%	★★★★★
2022	74.1	688 of 4477	84.6%	★★★★☆
2021	91.4	129 of 4451	97.1%	★★★★★
2019	73.6	648 of 4309	85.0%	★★★★☆
2018	64.9	1101 of 4264	74.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	89.2	355 of 4582	92.3%	★★★★★
2025	93.0	187 of 3739	95.0%	★★★★★
2024	94.2	186 of 4647	96.0%	★★★★★
2023	90.4	321 of 4585	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	81.6	648 of 4563	85.8%	★★★★☆
2021	78.6	745 of 4498	83.4%	★★★★☆
2019	73.6	872 of 4357	80.0%	★★★★☆
2018	62.9	1336 of 4319	69.1%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.6	1181 of 4301	72.5%	★★★★☆
2025	94.5	83 of 3549	97.7%	★★★★★
2024	82.8	351 of 4292	91.8%	★★★★★
2023	93.0	118 of 4086	97.1%	★★★★★
2022	86.6	214 of 3952	94.6%	★★★★★
2021	62.7	813 of 3799	78.6%	★★★★☆
2019	13.9	3660 of 3684	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	53.8	1204 of 3558	66.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.9	527 of 3006	82.5%	★★★★☆
2025	87.8	139 of 2612	94.7%	★★★★★
2024	84.3	257 of 3108	91.7%	★★★★★
2023	79.5	439 of 3106	85.9%	★★★★☆
2022	62.2	1085 of 3082	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.7	851 of 3082	72.4%	★★★★☆
2019	66.9	893 of 3142	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	52.5	1462 of 3127	53.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)97th percentile+7 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)93rd percentile+9 vs school

Male (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)91st percentile~ school

Female (2026)88th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)85th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)82nd percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2026)73rd percentile-18 vs school

At Risk (2022)58th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading72%+18 vs state

Mathematics69%+22 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
De Leon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	700 S Lamar St	De Leon	76444	Comanche County	De Leon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 893-8220	339	26	13.0	58.7%	206 (60.8%)	1 (0.3%)	126 (37.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	88.1	450^th of 4627 public elementary schools	90.3%		93.4	253^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	94.6%	197	61.1	75.6	80.0	61.1	77.8	65.7	$10,674
Maxfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	114 W Lexington	Gorman	76454	Eastland County	Gorman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 734-3171	108	13	8.5	80.6%	53 (49.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (50.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.7	3387^th of 4627 public elementary schools	26.8%		27.9	3561^st of 4651 public elementary schools	23.4%	174	53.9	33.3	37.5	53.9	16.7	31.3	$12,215
Dublin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	701 N Thomas	Dublin	76446	Erath County	Dublin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 445-2577	400	27	14.6	73.3%	137 (34.3%)	1 (0.3%)	250 (62.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.0%)								(n/a)	50.0			59.3			$6,254
Comanche Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	308 Fm 3381	Comanche	76442	Comanche County	Comanche Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 356-3900	658	48	13.6	58.2%	274 (41.6%)	1 (0.2%)	366 (55.6%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	39.4	2802^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	39.4%		51.1	2069^th of 4651 public elementary schools	55.5%	733	43.7	47.1	48.4	38.8	41.4	45.3	$7,840

Frequently Asked Questions about De Leon Elementary

What is the racial makeup of De Leon Elementary?

Students at De Leon Elementary are 61% White, 37% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is De Leon Elementary a good school?

Yes. De Leon Elementary ranks in the top 9.7% of Texas elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of De Leon Elementary attend?

Students who attend De Leon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Perkins Middle
High : De Leon High School

How many students attend De Leon Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 339 students attended De Leon Elementary.

What district is De Leon Elementary in?

De Leon Independent School District (Isd)

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