North Carolinaβ€ΊSchoolsβ€ΊDenton Elementary

Denton Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Denton, North Carolina Β· Davidson County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students369
Student:Teacher16.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
369
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
99%+16.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Denton Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Denton, North Carolina. The school enrolls 369 students. It is part of the Davidson County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking β€” different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility β€” schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Typeβ€”
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictDavidson County Schools
County37057
CityDenton
ZIP27239
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370114000464

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment369
White86.7%
Hispanic / Latino5.7%
Black / African American1.6%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
86.7%
Hispanic
5.7%
Black
1.6%
Asian
1.1%
Two+
4.6%
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.

FRL %99%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)