District Overview
Located at 1201 S. Rusk Avenue in Denison, Texas, Denison Independent School District serves as a primary educational anchor within the Sherman-Denison metropolitan area. Operating as an active, traditional public school district in a vibrant small-city setting, Denison ISD manages 10 operational campuses that provide a continuous academic pathway from prekindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The district supports a vibrant student body of nearly 5,000 learners, serving 4,977 students with balanced enrollment spread evenly across early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary grade levels. For families and students seeking an inclusive local educational environment, the district offers a well-established network of public schools tailored to meet comprehensive developmental and academic needs.

To support its student population, Denison ISD relies on a large, dedicated workforce comprising over 1,550 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The district's instructional framework is anchored by approximately 725 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 100 instructional aides, ensuring substantial classroom guidance and individualized learning support. This teaching corps is further reinforced by a robust network of more than 730 operational and educational support staff who manage campus services, student support programs, and administrative operations. For educational researchers and prospective families reviewing the 2024–2025 academic landscape, Denison ISD represents a well-resourced, community-focused school system equipped to foster student achievement from early childhood through high school graduation.
10
Total Schools
4,977
Total Students
724.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DENISON ISD
Demographic Student Count
White2,505
Hispanic1,326
Black452
Asian38
Two or More586
American Indian69
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    2,505 (50.3%)
  • Hispanic
    1,326 (26.6%)
  • Two or More
    586 (11.8%)
  • Black
    452 (9.1%)
  • American Indian
    69 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    38 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in DENISON ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle2
High2
Other1
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:10
Students:4,977*
Teachers (FTE):724.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.9
Schools in DENISON ISD
Found 10 Schools