DENTON SCHOOL
Denton School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Denton Elem school district, located in Denton, MT with about 24 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, Denton School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Denton School, located in the small rural community of Denton, Montana, serves as a central hub for K-12 education in the region. As a small, public school district, it is dedicated to providing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from close-knit relationships with faculty and staff. The school emphasizes traditional academic values while integrating modern resources to prepare its students for both higher education and the challenges of the workforce in a rapidly changing world.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Denton School plays a vital role in the social and cultural life of the Denton community. By hosting various extracurricular activities, sports, and community events, the school fosters a sense of school pride and local connection. Its commitment to maintaining a supportive, small-town educational atmosphere ensures that students receive individual attention, allowing them to develop the skills and character necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.
For more information, contact Denton School at (406) 567-2270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
http://www.denton.k12.mt.us
DENTON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Denton, MT with about 24 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Denton Elem
- Total Students:
- 24
- Teachers:
- 3.59
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 24 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DENTON SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 91.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.