Enrollment
231
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 481641001401
Colbert El — Dayton, TX
Federal NCES profile for Colbert El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dayton Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colbert El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Colbert El reports 231 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 39% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 26% above the Texas average and 51% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dayton Isd spends $11,674 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.5% from local sources (property taxes), 40.7% from the state, and 15.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Colbert El compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 18% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
20.3:1
students per teacher
— 39% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,674
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 231 Top 18% in Texas — larger than 82% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 20.3:1 +39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.0% +26% vs state
NCES ID 481641001401
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dayton Isd, which includes Colbert El.
$11,674
Per student
-32%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 40.7%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Colbert El
How many students attend Colbert El?
Colbert El has 231 students enrolled. It is a other school in DAYTON, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colbert El?
The student-teacher ratio at Colbert El is 20.3:1, which is 39% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in DAYTON, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colbert El?
Colbert El has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.