DOROTHY P ADKINS EL

www.dentonisd.org/adkinses

452 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dorothy P. Adkins Elementary is a public school located in Lantana, Texas, and is part of the Denton Independent School District. Serving students in the suburban community of Lantana, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes fundamental skills, technology integration, and character development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, which are central to its operational culture. Adkins Elementary features various extracurricular programs, clubs, and enrichment opportunities designed to support the holistic development of its students. With a focus on inclusive learning and collaborative teaching, the faculty strives to provide personalized support to meet the diverse needs of their student population, maintaining the district's high standards for instructional quality.

452

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOROTHY P ADKINS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	82
Black	19
Asian	44
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

White
280 (61.9%)
Hispanic
82 (18.1%)
Asian
44 (9.7%)
Two or More
25 (5.5%)
Black
19 (4.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)369-1300
Website:	http://www.dentonisd.org/adkinses
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 53

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 81