CARSON EL

2100 BUSINESS 81/287 S
DECATUR, TX 76234

www.decaturisd.us

489 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carson Elementary is a public school located in Decatur, Texas, serving as part of the Decatur Independent School District. Situated along Business 81/287, the school functions as a foundational institution within the community, focusing on the primary education of elementary-aged students. As a campus within a suburban/rural district, it is dedicated to providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering the social and developmental growth of its student body.

The school operates under the broader mission of Decatur ISD, which prioritizes student success through quality instruction, extracurricular engagement, and community involvement. Families associated with Carson Elementary typically benefit from a localized educational experience that values small-town community ties while maintaining the resources and oversight of a structured public school district. For those seeking specific details regarding enrollment, school calendars, or academic programs, the district’s official website serves as the primary resource for all campus-related communications.

489

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	171
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	3

White
290 (59.3%)
Hispanic
171 (35.0%)
Two or More
21 (4.3%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DECATUR ISD
Phone:	(940)393-7500
Website:	http://www.decaturisd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 91