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.