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Colbert EL
School · Dayton ISD · Dayton, TX
A Dayton ISD school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
P O BOX 248, Dayton, TX 77535
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on TX statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colbert EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,261/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dayton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,407
Median home value
$217,200
Median rent
$1,075/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77535; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–1 | 4.9 mi | 451 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dayton ISD
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,903NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colbert EL is listed in DAYTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colbert EL
Colbert EL is a public school in Dayton, TX, part of Dayton ISD, serving approximately 252 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,968 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colbert EL
What grades does Colbert EL serve?
Colbert EL serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Colbert EL?
Colbert EL has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colbert EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Colbert EL is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colbert EL rank in TX?
Colbert EL ranks #7,968 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Colbert EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Colbert EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Colbert EL a charter school?
No, Colbert EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colbert EL a Title I school?
No, Colbert EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colbert EL?
83.7% of students at Colbert EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Liberty County
- Phone
- (936) 258-2727
- Area population (ZIP 77535)
- 38,037
- Area average commute
- 37.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77535; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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