Enrollment
231
Elementary
DISTRICT 675 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DAYTON ISD·NCES 481641001401
Colbert Elementary School
231 S COLBERT ST, DAYTON, TX 77535 · (936) 258-2727 · Liberty County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL231 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
74%
172 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 231 | 100% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Colbert Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert Elementary School this school | 231 | 74.5% | N/A |
| East Ridge Elementary School SWEETWATER | 205 | 72.7% | N/A |
| Itasca Elementary School ITASCA | 276 | 74.3% | 37.1% |
| Schulenburg Elementary School SCHULENBURG | 273 | 77.7% | 32.1% |
| Somerville Elementary School SOMERVILLE | 200 | 82.0% | 29.6% |
| H G Temple Intermediate School DIBOLL | 309 | 70.6% | 39.9% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Colbert Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Liberty County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 231 | #4,531 of 4,938 | #17 of 19 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.7:1 | #3,083 of 4,622 | #8 of 18 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.8% | #1,337 of 4,628 | #3 of 18 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 74.5% | #2,301 of 4,789 | #11 of 19 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.0% | #990 of 1,307 | #7 of 8 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
231
+23 (+11%) vs 2020
-23% since 1990-91, when it was 301
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
was 17.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 231 | 14.7 | 15.7:1 | 74% (172) |
| 2023-24 | 252 | 14.7 | 17.2:1 | 84% (211) |
| 2022-23 | 264 | 13.5 | 19.6:1 | 83% (218) |
| 2020-21 | 208 | 12 | 17.3:1 | 78% (162) |
| 2017-18 | 220 | 9 | 24.4:1 | 89% (195) |
| 2015-16 | 228 | 8 | 28.5:1 | 85% (193) |
| 2010-11 | 175 | 5 | 35.0:1 | 85% (148) |
| 2000-01 | 418 | 23 | 18.2:1 | 47% (195) |
| 1990-91 | 301 | 13 | 23.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Colbert Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (220 to 231); teachers up 63% (9 to 14.7).
About Colbert Elementary School
Colbert Elementary School is an elementary school in DAYTON, Texas, reachable at (936) 258-2727. The school enrolls 231 students, from pre-K. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Texas is about 519, so this school runs 55% smaller than that.
DAYTON ISD includes 7 schools. Together they enroll 5,675 students.
By race and ethnicity, Colbert Elementary School is 51% Hispanic. The rest of enrollment is 35% White, 10% Black, and 3% multiracial. Census estimates put the Hispanic share of Liberty County's population at about 40%. Colbert Elementary School has a diversity index of 61%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teachers at the school number 14.7 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 15.7:1. Across elementary schools in Texas, the average ratio is about 15.1:1. Roughly 74% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch.
Federal survey data for Liberty County show that median household income is about $68,703, roughly 12% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 16%. Colbert Elementary School is among the 41 public schools in Liberty County.
The school nearest to Colbert Elementary School is Fredda Nottingham Alternative Education Center, at a distance of about 0.6 miles. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Fringe, meaning it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 11%, from 208 to 231. By 2024-25, the school had 15.7 students per teacher, compared with 17.3 in 2020-21.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Liberty County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
103,380
Census ACS
Median income
$68,703
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
41
27,599 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DAYTON ISD
- Dayton High SchoolHigh · 1,674 students
- Wilson Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,295 students
- Richter Elementary SchoolElementary · 895 students
- Kimmie M Brown Elementary SchoolElementary · 804 students
- Austin Elementary SchoolElementary · 771 students
- Fredda Nottingham Alternative Education CenterHigh · 5 students
Other schools in DAYTON
- Dayton High SchoolHigh · 1,674 students
- Wilson Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,295 students
- Richter Elementary SchoolElementary · 895 students
- Kimmie M Brown Elementary SchoolElementary · 804 students
- Austin Elementary SchoolElementary · 771 students
- Premier H S of DaytonHigh · 112 students
Other Colbert Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Colbert Elementary. Colbert Elementary School is the 4th largest of the 4.
- COLBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHOLLYWOOD, FL · 578 students
- Colbert Elementary SchoolColbert, GA · 443 students
- Colbert Elementary SchoolCOLBERT, WA · 364 students
Nearby schools
- Fredda Nottingham Alternative Education Center0.6 mi · 5
- Austin Elementary School0.8 mi · 771
- Wilson Junior High School0.9 mi · 1,295
- Kimmie M Brown Elementary School1.1 mi · 804
- Richter Elementary School1.5 mi · 895
- Dayton High School2.0 mi · 1,674
Frequently asked questions
About Colbert Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Colbert Elementary School?
Colbert Elementary School enrolls approximately 231 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Colbert Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Colbert Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colbert Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Colbert Elementary School is approximately 15.7:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Colbert Elementary School?
At Colbert Elementary School, the student body is approximately 35% White, 51% Hispanic, 10% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Colbert Elementary School public or private?
Colbert Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by DAYTON ISD.
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