Enrollment
231
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+21% 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
What stands out at Colbert El
Colbert El is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Dayton, Texas, enrolling 231 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 231 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 592 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #554, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (35%) (diversity index 61/100).
The surrounding Dayton Isd spends $10,537 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dayton Isd also operates Dayton H S (1,674 students) and Wilson J H (1,295 students) alongside Colbert El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Colbert El compares
Colbert El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,537
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dayton Isd, which includes Colbert El.
$10,537
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~231 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Dayton, TX.
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. 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.
Is Colbert El a good school?
Colbert El earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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