Dekalb El
Dekalb, TX · Dekalb ISD · Grades PK-4
1,658th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 62%▲ Improving
Dekalb El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dekalb El 1,658th 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 62% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 62th in 2025 — improving.
Dekalb El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 117 students tested
Dekalb El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 366 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.2% | 65.0% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Black | 20.6% | 13.4% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.5% | 11.7% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.6% | 8.5% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Dekalb El
Typical home value $198K in zip 75559 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dekalb El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Hubbard ISDHubbard ISD · 2.8 mi away3,088th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 36% - 8Malta ElMalta ISD · 5.9 mi away1,173rd of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 51% - 4Crestview ElNew Boston ISD · 12.6 mi away2,892nd of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 39% - 7James Bowie ElSimms ISD · 12.8 mi away1,415th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 55% - 8Hooks ElHooks ISD · 21 mi away1,245th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 59% - 8Pewitt ElPewitt CISD · 23.4 mi away1,143rd of 4,406
ELA 71% · Math 47% - 9Redwater ElRedwater ISD · 23.6 mi away658th of 4,406
ELA 65% · Math 70% - 1Leary ElLeary ISD · 24 mi away4,336th of 4,406
ELA 25% · Math 16%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dekalb El in?
Dekalb El is part of the Dekalb ISD district in Dekalb, Texas.
Is Dekalb El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dekalb El 1,658th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 62% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Dekalb El?
White 65%, Black 13%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 9% (366 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dekalb El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75559 is $198K 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.