What grades does CARSON EL serve?

CARSON EL operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the DECATUR area.

Where is CARSON EL located?

CARSON EL is a town school in DECATUR, TX.

What is the student-teacher ratio at CARSON EL?

The student-teacher ratio at CARSON EL is 14:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in DECATUR, TX?

Schools in DECATUR include CARSON EL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the DECATUR area.

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CARSON EL — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|DECATUR, Texas|DECATUR ISD

DECATUR, TX 76234

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Aug

Sat

PTO: Senior Parking Lot Painting (Front Lot)Event

Aug

Mon

DISD Teacher PDStaff Day

Aug

Mon

Convocation - District PD AM/ Campus PD PMEvent

Aug

Tue

Teacher Work DAyStaff Day

Aug

Wed

Teacher - District PD ALL DAYStaff Day

Aug

Thu

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

475

Student:Teacher

14:1

Locale

Town

District

DECATUR ISD

Econ. Disadvantaged

41.5%

Phone

(940)393-7500

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

38%

48th percentile in TX

Math Proficiency

37%

56th percentile in TX

Chronic Absenteeism

5.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

30 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.6:1

Near average in TX

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

500

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

33.45

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,241

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,640

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,416

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 9%State 14%Local 77%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$362,142

-3.8% 1yr+26.1% 5yr

Dallas, TX metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

17.0%

Below 150% poverty line

4.3%

Unemployment rate

16.2%

Uninsured residents

13.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

664

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

631

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

303 (48%)

Speech/Language Impairment

112 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

77 (12%)

Autism

68 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

29 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

25 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

489

Current enrollment

Growing(+16% 5yr)

Coming Up

Sat, Aug 1, 2026

PTO: Senior Parking Lot Painting (Front Lot)

Event

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

DISD Teacher PD

Staff Day

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

Convocation - District PD AM/ Campus PD PM

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Sat, Sep 5, 2026	Decatur vs Coach T - Marcus Invitational - Cross Country (C) - Varsity Decatur High School - Cross Country (C) - Varsity - Decaturvs. Coach T - Marcus InvitationalSpecial Note: Denton, TX	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	DISD- No School	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	DHS Blood Drive	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	School Pictures Glamour-craft	Event	—
Sat, Sep 12, 2026	Decatur vs Assault of Eagle Summit - Cross Country (C) - Varsity Decatur High School - Cross Country (C) - Varsity - Decaturvs. Assault of Eagle SummitSpecial Note: Decatur, TX	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Decatur vs Wyatt Dickerson Invitational - Cross Country (C) - Varsity Decatur High School - Cross Country (C) - Varsity - Decaturvs. Wyatt Dickerson InvitationalSpecial Note: Alvord, TX	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Staff PD- No School for Students	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Decatur vs HOKA McNeil Invitational - Cross Country (C) - Varsity Decatur High School - Cross Country (C) - Varsity - Decaturvs. HOKA McNeil InvitationalSpecial Note: Round Rock, TX	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Decatur vs Birdville Flyin' Hawk Invitational - Cross Country (C) - Varsity Decatur High School - Cross Country (C) - Varsity - Decaturvs. Birdville Flyin' Hawk InvitationalSpecial Note: Fort Worth, TX	Event	—
Sat, Sep 26, 2026	Homecoming Dance	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Decatur vs Reunion Run - Cross Country (C) - Varsity Decatur High School - Cross Country (C) - Varsity - Decaturvs. Reunion RunSpecial Note: Decatur, TX	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Staff PD- No School for Students	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Letterman Jacket Sizing: Lunches	Event	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Make Up Picture Day Glamour-Craft	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	DISD- No School	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Senior Picture Retakes (Library)	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Decatur vs District 7-4A Championships - Cross Country (C) - Varsity Decatur High School - Cross Country (C) - Varsity - Decaturvs. District 7-4A ChampionshipsSpecial Note: Decatur, TX	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	TACRAO College Fair	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Decatur vs UIL Region 1-4A Championships - Cross Country (C) - Varsity Decatur High School - Cross Country (C) - Varsity - Decaturvs. UIL Region 1-4A ChampionshipsSpecial Note: Lubbock, TX	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Girls Basketball Tryouts 8th Grade 6:30am & 7th until 4:50	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Senior Picture Retakes (Library)	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Girls Basketball Tryouts 8th Grade 6:30am & 7th until 4:50	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Staff PD- No School for Students	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Decatur vs UIL State Championships - Cross Country (C) - Varsity Decatur High School - Cross Country (C) - Varsity - Decaturvs. UIL State ChampionshipsSpecial Note: Round Rock, TX	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Fall Picture Retakes	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	DHS Blood Drive	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break- No School	Break	—
Sat, Dec 5, 2026	SAT Saturday	Event	—
Fri, Dec 11, 2026	Staff PD- No School for Students	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break- No School	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff PD- No School for Students	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	DISD- No School	Event	—
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	Spring and Class Photos Glamour Craft	Event	—
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	Letterman Jacket Sizing: During Lunches	Event	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	Staff PD- No School for Students	Event	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	DHS Blood Drive	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	DISD- No School	Event	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	OAP: District @ DHS	Event	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	Staff PD- No School for Students	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break- No School	Break	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	OAP: Bi-District @ Argyle HS	Event	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Letterman Jacket Sizing: During Lunches	Event	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	UIL Choir Competition @ DHS	Event	—
Thu, Apr 1, 2027	Kindergarden Pictures Glamour-Craft	Event	—
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	Staff PD- No School for Students	Event	—
Sat, Apr 10, 2027	District Track	Event	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	Area Track	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Regional Track	Event	—
Sat, May 1, 2027	SAT Saturday	Event	—
Thu, May 13, 2027	State Track Meet	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Staff PD- No School for Students	Event	—