DENISON ISD
4,977 Students
10 Schools
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2,505 |
| Hispanic | 1,326 |
| Black | 452 |
| Asian | 38 |
| Two or More | 586 |
| American Indian | 69 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White2,505 (50.3%)
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Hispanic1,326 (26.6%)
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Two or More586 (11.8%)
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Black452 (9.1%)
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American Indian69 (1.4%)
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Asian38 (0.8%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 5 |
| Middle | 2 |
| High | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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
708 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
1,351 Students
High School 9th - 12th
1 Students
Secondary School 9th - 9th
733 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
255 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
502 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
425 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
508 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
62 Students
High School 9th - 12th
432 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th