- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dayton, TX
Colbert El
Federal NCES profile for Colbert El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481641001401
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colbert El earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Colbert El has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colbert El ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Dayton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Colbert El held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 481641001401 · Dayton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 17.8:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Dayton H S (1,674 students)
Colbert El held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Colbert El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dayton H S
Dayton H S
1,674 students
- Wilson J H
Wilson J H
1,295 students
- Richter El
Richter El
895 students
- Kimmie M Brown
Kimmie M Brown El
804 students
- Austin El
Austin El
771 students
- This school 231
Colbert El
231 students
What this shows Colbert El reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colbert El compares
Colbert El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,903
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
White 34.6%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Colbert El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Dayton Isd reports $10,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colbert El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richter El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kimmie M Brown El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colbert El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~231 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Colbert El
How many students attend Colbert El?
Colbert El has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dayton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colbert El?
The student-teacher ratio at Colbert El is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colbert El?
78.0% of students at Colbert El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colbert El?
The largest demographic group at Colbert El is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Dayton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colbert El?
Colbert El has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Colbert El rank among public schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Colbert El ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Dayton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dayton Isd?
Besides Colbert El, Dayton Isd also operates Dayton H S (1,674 students), Wilson J H (1,295 students), and Richter El (895 students). See the Dayton Isd district page for the complete list.