Enrollment
171
Elementary
STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DEW ISD·NCES 481698001471
DEW SCHOOL
606 CR 481, DEW, TX 75860 · (903) 389-2828 · Freestone County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL171 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
14 FTE teachers
STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
83 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
56.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +16.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
46.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +6.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 56 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 46 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 52 and 42. Reading scores are up about 16 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 6 points.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
50.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
52.7%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-2.0pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 51% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 53% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
171
+16 (+10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 10.3:1
% White
78%
was 79%
% Hispanic
16%
was 8%
% Black
2%
was 8%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
About DEW SCHOOL
DEW SCHOOL is a primary school of minimally staffed scale in DEW, Texas, run under DEW ISD, hosting 171 students in grades pre-K through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 67% smaller than the state mean of about 519.
DEW ISD is the operating authority for DEW SCHOOL, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.
For racial and ethnic makeup, DEW SCHOOL lists that White students make up the majority at 78%. Other groups include 16% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. That is considerably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 66%.
On the income-and-resources front, The school employs 14 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.5:1. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 49% of students at DEW SCHOOL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.
On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), DEW SCHOOL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 52.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 50.6%.
Zooming out to the county, census data for Freestone County shows median household earnings sit near $59,960, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. DEW SCHOOL is one of 13 public schools in Freestone County (combined enrollment of about 3,520 students).
The closest other public school is TEAGUE J H, roughly 7.6 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts DEW SCHOOL at 4th of 7; the average score across the group is 52.6%.
DEW SCHOOL operates from a rural location.
Trend over the last 7 years. DEW SCHOOL's enrollment has ticked up 10% since 2018, when it stood at 155 (now 171). The Hispanic share of enrollment expanded from 8% to 16% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 10.3:1 in 2018 to 12.5:1 today.
Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.
Freestone County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,049
Census ACS
Median income
$59,960
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
3,520 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- TEAGUE J H7.6 mi · 329
- TEAGUE LION ACADEMY7.6 mi · 29
- TEAGUE H S7.6 mi · 371
- TEAGUE EL8.1 mi · 483
- FAIRFIELD J H8.3 mi · 406
- FAIRFIELD H S8.4 mi · 500
Frequently asked questions
About DEW SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at DEW SCHOOL?
DEW SCHOOL enrolls approximately 171 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does DEW SCHOOL serve?
DEW SCHOOL serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at DEW SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at DEW SCHOOL is approximately 12.5:1 (14 FTE teachers).
How diverse is DEW SCHOOL?
DEW SCHOOL reports a student body of 78% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% Black, 4% Two or more.
Is DEW SCHOOL public or private?
DEW SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by DEW ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.