BLANTON EL

www.dentonisd.org/blantones

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blanton Elementary School is a public school located in Argyle, Texas, serving students within the Argyle Independent School District (ISD). Known for its commitment to academic excellence, the school benefits from being part of a highly-rated district that emphasizes strong community involvement and high standards for student achievement. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, focusing on the foundational academic and social development of children in their formative elementary years.

Situated in a rapidly growing area of North Texas, Blanton Elementary reflects the suburban character of the Argyle community, balancing rigorous educational programming with a student-centered approach. The school prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum, often integrating technology and extracurricular activities to engage students. As a key institution within the Argyle ISD, the school is frequently recognized for its dedication to preparing students for middle school transitions while maintaining a close-knit, family-oriented culture.

470

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLANTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	62
Black	23
Asian	28
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
326 (69.4%)
Hispanic
62 (13.2%)
Two or More
30 (6.4%)
Asian
28 (6.0%)
Black
23 (4.9%)
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:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DENTON ISD
Phone:	(940)369-0700
Website:	http://www.dentonisd.org/blantones
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 40

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 83