School Overview
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.
385
Total Students
30.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denton Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White353
Hispanic12
Black4
Asian1
Two or More15
  • White
    353 (91.7 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Davidson County Schools
Phone: (336)242-5708
Website: http://des.davidson.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 366
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 2
Kindergarten 61
Grade 1 64
Grade 2 57
Grade 3 81
Grade 4 67
Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Denton Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten2
Kindergarten61
Grade 164
Grade 257
Grade 381
Grade 467
Grade 553
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Denton Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19350.1%
Male19249.9%