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Dalton Elementary School

600 N 4th St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Dalton Elementary School serves 779 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 779 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Dalton Elementary School's student population of 779 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
779 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Dalton Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
91%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
8%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dalton Elementary School?
779 students attend Dalton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dalton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dalton Elementary School?
Dalton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dalton Elementary School offer ?
Dalton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Dalton Elementary School part of?
Dalton Elementary School is part of Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 779 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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