Colbert Elementary School

231 S Colbert St
Dayton, TX 77535
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Colbert Elementary School serves 252 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Colbert Elementary School's student population of 252 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Colbert Elementary School is 0.60, 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
17:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
56%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Colbert Elementary School?
252 students attend Colbert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Colbert Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colbert Elementary School?
Colbert Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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