Colbert Elementary School

231 S Colbert St
Dayton, TX 77535
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Colbert Elementary School serves 231 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Colbert Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Dayton, TX, encompassing approximately 262 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Colbert Elementary School's student population of 231 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
231 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Colbert Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
51%
54%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
10%
13%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
35%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
65%
0.61

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Colbert Elementary School?
231 students attend Colbert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Colbert Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colbert Elementary School?
Colbert Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colbert Elementary School offer ?
Colbert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Colbert Elementary School part of?
Colbert Elementary School is part of Dayton Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Colbert Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Dayton, TX, encompassing approximately 262 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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