DENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Denton Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Davidson County Schools school district, located in Denton, NC with about 346 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 23 teachers, Denton Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Elementary School, located at 305 W. Salisbury Street in Denton, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Davidson County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with modern educational resources, the school strives to prepare its young students for future success, focusing on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging curiosity and collaboration among the student body.

The school plays a vital role in the small, tight-knit community of Denton, acting as a hub for local families and community involvement. Through its website and district affiliation, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and stakeholders, highlighting various programs, extracurricular opportunities, and student achievements. With its focus on creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere, Denton Elementary remains dedicated to ensuring that every child receives the individualized attention and academic foundation necessary to thrive as they progress through their primary education years.

For more information, contact Denton Elementary at (336) 242-5708 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

305 W Salisbury Street
Denton, NC 27239
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DENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Denton, NC with about 346 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
346
Teachers:
23
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 346 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
93.9%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Two or more races
2.6%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.