Young El
Decatur, TX · Decatur ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, fringe
769th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 83%▲ Improving
379 BUCHANAN RD, Decatur, TX 76234
(940)393-7400NCES ID 481650012615Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 187 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 465 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2010, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.3% | 62.2% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 39.8% | 32.0% | ▼ 7.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 3.2% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Typical home value $428K in zip 76234 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.