Colbert Elementary School serves 264 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colbert Elementary School's student population of 264 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Colbert Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
43%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Colbert Elementary School?
264 students attend Colbert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Colbert Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colbert Elementary School?
Colbert Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, 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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