DENTON ISD
33,329 Students
46 Schools
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 10,670 |
| Hispanic | 11,851 |
| Black | 7,267 |
| Asian | 1,598 |
| Two or More | 1,780 |
| American Indian | 117 |
| Pacific Islander | 46 |
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Hispanic11,851 (35.6%)
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White10,670 (32.0%)
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Black7,267 (21.8%)
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Two or More1,780 (5.3%)
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Asian1,598 (4.8%)
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American Indian117 (0.4%)
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Pacific Islander46 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 26 |
| Middle | 9 |
| High | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
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
604 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
612 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
551 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
2,051 Students
High School 9th - 12th
799 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
728 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
422 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
956 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
274 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
212 Students
High School 11th - 12th
723 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th