Denton Elementary School

627 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Denton Elementary School, located at 303 Sharp Rd in Denton, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Caroline County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that caters to the diverse academic and social needs of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a positive school climate, the institution aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s website acts as a central hub for the community, offering resources for parents, students, and faculty. It provides essential information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and faculty contact details, ensuring that families remain well-informed and engaged with the school’s ongoing activities. As a vital part of the local Denton community, the school focuses on creating a collaborative partnership between educators and parents to enhance the overall educational experience for all students.

627

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	44
Black	115
Asian	13
Two or More	80
Pacific Islander	1

White
374 (59.6 %)
Black
115 (18.3 %)
Two or More
80 (12.8 %)
Hispanic
44 (7.0 %)
Asian
13 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Caroline County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)479-1660
Website:	http://dentones.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	155

* 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 68

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 101