DALTON EL

dalton.uvaldecisd.net

734 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Dalton Elementary School is located in Uvalde, Texas, and operates as part of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As a key educational institution in Uvalde, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a sense of community among its students, staff, and families.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication between the campus and the community, offering resources for parents, information on school events, and updates regarding district policies. By maintaining a focus on core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, Dalton Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, reflecting the district’s broader mission to equip students with the skills necessary for future success.

734

Total Students

50.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DALTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	667
Black	5
Asian	3

Hispanic
667 (90.9 %)
White
59 (8.0 %)
Black
5 (0.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	UVALDE CISD
Phone:	(830)591-4933
Website:	http://dalton.uvaldecisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	734
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	748
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 173

Kindergarten 194

Grade 1 181

Grade 2 186