At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
36
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
44%-12.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Denton School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Denton, Montana. The school enrolls 36 students. It is part of the Denton Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
36 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictDenton Elem
County30027
CityDenton
ZIP59430
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300886000253
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment36
White91.7%
Hispanic / Latino5.6%
Black / African American2.8%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
91.7%
Hispanic
5.6%
Black
2.8%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.