District Overview
Located at 1307 N. Locust Street in Denton, Texas, Denton Independent School District is an active, traditional public school district serving a dynamic community within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. Positioned in a midsize city setting, the district operates 46 campuses offering a comprehensive educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently enrolling 33,329 students, Denton ISD provides an inclusive learning environment for a diverse student body representing a rich variety of cultural and racial backgrounds. Families and educational researchers seeking to learn more about the district's academic pathways and community initiatives can access additional details online at dentonisd.org.

To effectively serve its growing student population, Denton ISD maintains a massive, dedicated workforce comprising nearly 8,955 full-time equivalent staff members. The district’s instructional framework relies on a strong core of over 4,847 full-time equivalent teachers, backed by more than 440 instructional aides who assist in classroom settings. Furthermore, an extensive team of over 3,660 support personnel ensures that administrative, operational, and student care needs are met across every campus. This substantial staffing commitment highlights Denton ISD's investment in maintaining small student-to-educator ratios, robust support systems, and high-quality learning environments across all of its schools.
46
Total Schools
33,329
Total Students
4,847.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DENTON ISD
Demographic Student Count
White10,670
Hispanic11,851
Black7,267
Asian1,598
Two or More1,780
American Indian117
Pacific Islander46
  • Hispanic
    11,851 (35.6%)
  • White
    10,670 (32.0%)
  • Black
    7,267 (21.8%)
  • Two or More
    1,780 (5.3%)
  • Asian
    1,598 (4.8%)
  • American Indian
    117 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    46 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in DENTON ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary26
Middle9
High8
Other8
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:46
Students:33,329*
Teachers (FTE):4,847.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.9
Schools in DENTON ISD
Found 51 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
2,577 Students
High School 9th - 12th
610 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
660 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
599 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Middle School 6th - 8th
527 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th