Young El
Decatur, TX · Decatur ISD · Grades PK-5
769th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 83%▲ Improving
Young El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Young El 769th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 83% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 40th in 2019 to 83th in 2025 — improving.
Young El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 187 students tested
Young El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 465 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.9% | 62.2% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 35.6% | 32.0% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 3.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Young El
Typical home value $428K in zip 76234 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Young El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8STEM Academy at Enis ElDecatur ISD · 2 mi away1,175th of 4,406
ELA 68% · Math 49% - 5Rann ElDecatur ISD · 2.5 mi away2,550th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 38% - 3Carson ElDecatur ISD · 2.7 mi away3,277th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 32% - 6Paradise IntParadise ISD · 5.9 mi away2,016th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 45% - 5Paradise ElParadise ISD · 6.1 mi away2,602nd of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 41% - 7Boyd ElBoyd ISD · 8.3 mi away1,331st of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 53% - –Bridgeport ElBridgeport ISD · 8.5 mi away
- 1Bridgeport IntBridgeport ISD · 8.8 mi away4,261st of 4,406
ELA 28% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Young El in?
Young El is part of the Decatur ISD district in Decatur, Texas.
Is Young El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Young El 769th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 83% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Young El?
White 62%, Hispanic 32%, Two or more races 3%, Black 1% (465 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Young El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76234 is $428K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.