Denton School

Denton Elem
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
36 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Denton School, located in the small rural community of Denton, Montana, serves as a central hub for K-12 education in the region. As a small, public school district, it is dedicated to providing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from close-knit relationships with faculty and staff. The school emphasizes traditional academic values while integrating modern resources to prepare its students for both higher education and the challenges of the workforce in a rapidly changing world.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Denton School plays a vital role in the social and cultural life of the Denton community. By hosting various extracurricular activities, sports, and community events, the school fosters a sense of school pride and local connection. Its commitment to maintaining a supportive, small-town educational atmosphere ensures that students receive individual attention, allowing them to develop the skills and character necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.
36
Total Students
4.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    33 (91.7%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (5.6%)
  • Black
    1 (2.8%)
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: Denton Elem
Phone: (406)567-2270
Website: http://www.denton.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 8
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 7
Gender Ratio