Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Dalhart Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dalhart Elementary School's student population of 509 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dalhart Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
77%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
22%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Dalhart Elementary School?
509 students attend Dalhart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Dalhart Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dalhart Elementary School?
Dalhart Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dalhart Elementary School offer ?
Dalhart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Dalhart Elementary School part of?
Dalhart Elementary School is part of Dalhart Independent School District.
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