Dent Elementary

1998 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320

671 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dent Elementary, located in Escalon, California, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community, catering to students in the primary grade levels. As part of the Escalon Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement. The campus at 1998 Yosemite Avenue serves as a central hub for families in the area, often prioritizing a close-knit community atmosphere where teachers and staff work collaboratively to meet the diverse educational needs of their students.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Dent Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded experience that encourages social-emotional growth and participation in various school activities. The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining high standards for student conduct and achievement, preparing pupils for the transition to middle school. Through its commitment to a safe campus culture and strong home-to-school communication, Dent Elementary plays a vital role in the development of young learners within the Escalon community.

671

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dent Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	332
Black	5
Asian	13
Two or More	31
American Indian	3

Hispanic
332 (49.5%)
White
287 (42.8%)
Two or More
31 (4.6%)
Asian
13 (1.9%)
Black
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Escalon Unified
Phone:	(209)838-7031
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 147

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 108