Below Average
#6629 of 8,552 schools in TX
Dalhart EL
Elementary School · Dalhart ISD · Dalhart, TX
A Dalhart ISD elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
701 E 10TH, Dalhart, TX 79022
- Math 62% proficient (2016)
- Reading 62% proficient (2016)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Dalhart EL score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 8-year record (2009–2016) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dalhart EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated997/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dalhart), 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
$78,373
Median home value
$166,900
Median rent
$1,050/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalhart Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| St Anthony of Padua Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 55 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Dalhart ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dalhart EL is listed in DALHART ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dalhart EL
Dalhart EL is a public elementary school in Dalhart, TX, part of Dalhart ISD, serving approximately 509 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,629 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dalhart EL
What grades does Dalhart EL serve?
Dalhart EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Dalhart EL?
Dalhart EL has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalhart EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Dalhart EL is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dalhart EL rank in TX?
Dalhart EL ranks #6,629 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Dalhart EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Dalhart EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dalhart EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dalhart EL has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Dalhart EL a charter school?
No, Dalhart EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dalhart EL a Title I school?
No, Dalhart EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dalhart EL?
76.8% of students at Dalhart 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Hartley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (806) 244-7350
- Area population (ZIP 79022)
- 10,764
- Area average commute
- 12.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 79022; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Public Schools in Texas 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Austin, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Dallas, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Fort Worth, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.