Carson El vs Young El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson El
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
Young El
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | Carson El Decatur, Texas | Young El Decatur, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2367 of 4,686 | #2287 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29375 of 50,301 | #28828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 489 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.8 vs 44.7).
- •Young El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Carson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 57.1%).
- •Young El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.8).
- •Carson El is the larger school with 489 students compared with 445.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carson El better than Young El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carson El and Young El?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson El: 489. Young El: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson El and Young El rank in Texas?
Carson El is 2367th of 4,686 and Young El is 2287th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).