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#6460 of 8,552 schools in TX
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Dalton EL
Elementary School · UVALDE CISD
P O BOX 1909, Uvalde, TX 78802
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on TX statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
779
Student-Teacher
15.3:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
779
Student-Teacher
15.3:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#6,460 of 8,552
In Uvalde
#3 of 8
public schools
In district
#3 of 8
UVALDE CISD
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Dalton EL
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About Dalton EL
Dalton EL is a public elementary school in Uvalde, TX, part of UVALDE CISD. Dalton EL serves approximately 779 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Dalton EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #6,460 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 5.0
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
41% of students at Dalton EL were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
89.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Dalton EL Compares
See how Dalton EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
P O BOX 1909, Uvalde, TX 78802
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dalton EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SABINAL EL (rated 7.9/10, 19.6 miles away, in nearby Sabinal), which scores notably higher. Another option is LA PRYOR EL (rated 7.6/10, 19.5 miles away, in nearby La Pryor), which scores notably higher. Additionally, UVALDE DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY (rated 7.0/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Uvalde, see our Uvalde schools guide .
Nearby Schools
17 within 34.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| UVALDE H S Uvalde | 0.4 mi | 3.9 |
| MORALES J H Uvalde | 0.5 mi | 3.3 |
| UVALDE CLASSICAL ACADEMY Uvalde | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| ST PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Uvalde | 0.9 mi | — |
| CROSSROADS ACADEMY Uvalde | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| FLORES EL Uvalde | 1.0 mi | 5.6 |
| UVALDE EL Uvalde | 1.1 mi | 3.8 |
| SACRED HEART PARISH SCHOOL Uvalde | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| UVALDE DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY Uvalde | 2.2 mi | 7.0 |
| KNIPPA SCHOOL Knippa | 10.2 mi | 7.8 |
| LA PRYOR H S La Pryor | 19.5 mi | 7.7 |
| LA PRYOR EL La Pryor | 19.5 mi | 7.6 |
| BATESVILLE SCHOOL Uvalde | 20.5 mi | 4.0 |
| SABINAL EL Sabinal | 19.6 mi | 7.9 |
| SABINAL SECONDARY Sabinal | 19.7 mi | 7.3 |
| UTOPIA SCHOOL Utopia | 31.3 mi | 7.3 |
| NUECES CANYON EL Barksdale | 34.1 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78802 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Population
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dalton EL
What grades does Dalton EL serve?
Dalton EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Dalton EL?
Dalton EL has an enrollment of approximately 779 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalton EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Dalton EL is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dalton EL rank in TX?
Dalton EL ranks #6,460 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Dalton EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Dalton EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dalton EL a charter school?
No, Dalton EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dalton EL a Title I school?
No, Dalton EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dalton EL?
89.6% of students at Dalton 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 779
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Uvalde County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (830) 591-4933
Resources & Links
District
UVALDE CISD- District Enrollment
- 4,062
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,793
- District Rank
- #3 of 8
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