DEKALB ISD

Located at 101 W. Maple Street in DeKalb, Texas, Dekalb Independent School District serves as a vital educational anchor for its community within the broader Texarkana metropolitan region. Characterized by its rural remote setting, this open, traditional public school district provides an inclusive academic spectrum spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Operating across three distinct school campuses, Dekalb ISD delivers a continuous learning pathway designed to support students through every milestone of their primary and secondary education.

With a student body of nearly 900 learners—comprising 472 male and 426 female students—the district fosters a supportive learning environment tailored to its surrounding community. Dekalb ISD is backed by a substantial workforce, employing approximately 158 full-time equivalent teachers supported by more than 16 instructional aides and nearly 74 dedicated support staff members, bringing total district personnel to roughly 248 full-time equivalent positions. For parents, students, and educational researchers, Dekalb ISD exemplifies the strength of Texas's rural public school systems, blending personalized instructional support with a steadfast commitment to student success.