PECAN CREEK EL

671 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pecan Creek Elementary is a public school located in the eastern portion of Denton, Texas, and is part of the Denton Independent School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a growing residential area, providing a community-focused learning environment for local families. The campus is known for its commitment to academic development and fostering a positive school culture, aiming to prepare students for their transition into middle school.

As a member of the Denton ISD, Pecan Creek Elementary emphasizes the district’s core values of student success, equity, and educational excellence. The school offers a variety of programs designed to support diverse learning needs, including core academic instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, along with extracurricular opportunities. With its location on Lakeview Blvd, the school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, promoting strong parent-teacher partnerships and community engagement to ensure a supportive atmosphere for all students.

671

Total Students

50.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PECAN CREEK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	276
Black	74
Asian	48
Two or More	23

Hispanic
276 (41.1 %)
White
250 (37.3 %)
Black
74 (11.0 %)
Asian
48 (7.2 %)
Two or More
23 (3.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DENTON ISD
Phone:	(940)369-4400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 20

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 117