DENHAM OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DOES.PASCO.K12.FL.US

786 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Denham Oaks Elementary School, located in Lutz, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Pasco County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment, the school emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student success. As part of a larger district-wide network, Denham Oaks leverages the resources and curriculum standards provided by Pasco County Schools to prepare its elementary-aged students for middle school transitions and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Lutz community and focuses on creating a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. By maintaining an active online presence through the district’s portal, the school provides parents with access to essential academic information, event calendars, and school policies. With a focus on cultivating both educational excellence and a positive social atmosphere, Denham Oaks strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population while upholding the standards of the Florida public education system.

786

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DENHAM OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	266
Black	83
Asian	64
Two or More	50
American Indian	5

White
318 (40.5 %)
Hispanic
266 (33.8 %)
Black
83 (10.6 %)
Asian
64 (8.1 %)
Two or More
50 (6.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PASCO
Phone:	(813)794-1600
Website:	http://DOES.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	786
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 27

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 129