Denison Elementary School

www.denison.k12.ia.us/elem

691 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Denison Elementary School, located in Denison, Iowa, serves as a foundational component of the Denison Community School District. Dedicated to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development, the school provides a comprehensive educational program for its primary-aged students. The institution prides itself on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and essential core subjects, all while preparing children for their future academic transitions within the district.

Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the local Denison community, focusing on inclusivity and the success of its diverse student body. By utilizing a mix of modern educational strategies and community-focused initiatives, Denison Elementary works to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to thrive. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development, maintaining a commitment to transparency and communication regarding school policies, calendar events, and curriculum standards.

691

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denison Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	473
Black	14
Asian	21
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Hispanic
473 (68.5%)
White
172 (24.9%)
Asian
21 (3.0%)
Black
14 (2.0%)
Two or More
10 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	No
District:	Denison Comm School District
Phone:	(712)263-3104
Website:	http://www.denison.k12.ia.us/elem
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 130

Kindergarten 160

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 139

Grade 3 135