Denton Elementary School

www.dentones.org/o/des

596 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Denton Elementary School, located at 303 Sharp Rd in Denton, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Caroline County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that caters to the diverse academic and social needs of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a positive school climate, the institution aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s website acts as a central hub for the community, offering resources for parents, students, and faculty. It provides essential information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and faculty contact details, ensuring that families remain well-informed and engaged with the school’s ongoing activities. As a vital part of the local Denton community, the school focuses on creating a collaborative partnership between educators and parents to enhance the overall educational experience for all students.

596

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	58
Black	91
Asian	17
Two or More	77
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
351 (58.9%)
Black
91 (15.3%)
Two or More
77 (12.9%)
Hispanic
58 (9.7%)
Asian
17 (2.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Caroline County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)479-1660
Website:	http://www.dentones.org/o/des
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	155

* 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 47

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 95