Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blanton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Blanton Elementary serves the southern part of Sanger, TX, covering an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blanton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Blanton Elementary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blanton Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blanton Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#810 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blanton Elementary School's ranking?
Blanton Elementary School is ranked #810 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Blanton Elementary School often compared to?
Blanton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ep Rayzor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Blanton Elementary School?
470 students attend Blanton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Blanton Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blanton Elementary School?
Blanton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blanton Elementary School offer ?
Blanton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blanton Elementary School part of?
Blanton Elementary School is part of Denton Independent School District.
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