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#6460 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Dalton EL
Elementary School · Uvalde CISD · Uvalde, TX
An Uvalde CISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
P O BOX 1909, Uvalde, TX 78802
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on TX statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 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
89.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dalton 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Uvalde), 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)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uvalde Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| St Philip's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–7 | 1.3 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Batesville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | Not available | 115 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Uvalde CISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dalton EL is listed in UVALDE CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dalton EL
Dalton EL is a public elementary school in Uvalde, TX, part of Uvalde CISD, serving approximately 779 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a 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.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 779
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Uvalde County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (830) 591-4933
- Area population (ZIP 78802)
- 0
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 78802; 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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