COLBERT EL

DAYTON ISD
231 S COLBERT ST
DAYTON, TX 77535
231 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Colbert Elementary is a public school located in Dayton, Texas, serving as part of the Dayton Independent School District. Situated on South Colbert Street, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education for young learners within the local community. As a key component of the Dayton ISD system, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for its elementary-age student population.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Dayton Independent School District, which emphasizes preparing students for success through a comprehensive curriculum and active community engagement. By maintaining a focus on core academic standards and student-centered instruction, Colbert Elementary works to establish a strong educational base for its students as they progress through their formative years. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district resources, the school maintains an official presence through the Dayton ISD website.
231
Total Students
14.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    118 (51.1%)
  • White
    80 (34.6%)
  • Black
    23 (10.0%)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DAYTON ISD
Phone: (936)258-2727
Website: http://www.daytonisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 169
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 231
Gender Ratio