STEPHENS EL

STEPHENS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DENTON ISD school district, located in SHADY SHORES, TX with about 447 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 37 teachers, STEPHENS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

STEPHENS ELementary School is a public school located in Shady Shores, Texas, serving students within the Lake Dallas Independent School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school provides an educational environment focused on foundational learning for elementary-aged children. As part of the Lake Dallas ISD, the school emphasizes the district's commitment to academic growth, community engagement, and providing a supportive atmosphere for its student body.

The school is known for its role as a key community hub in the Shady Shores area. Like many schools in the region, STEPHENS ELementary focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with social-emotional development. By maintaining a smaller, localized presence within the larger district, the school aims to offer a personalized learning experience that fosters student success and prepares children for the transition to middle school within the Lake Dallas educational pipeline.

For more information, contact STEPHENS EL at (940) 369-0800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

133 GARZA RD
SHADY SHORES, TX 76208
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STEPHENS EL is a public Title I school in SHADY SHORES, TX with about 447 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DENTON ISD
Total Students:
447
Teachers:
37.09
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 447 students

White
46.3%
Black or African American
28.0%
Hispanic/Latino
16.1%
Asian
6.5%
Two or more races
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
41.4%
Male
58.6%

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.