Serving 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Denton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Denton Elementary School serves the southeast part of Denton, MD, covering an area of approximately 49.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone is around 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Denton Elementary School's student population of 596 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
596 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Denton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denton Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#570 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denton Elementary School's ranking?
Denton Elementary School is ranked #570 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Denton Elementary School often compared to?
Denton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greensboro Elementary School, Ridgely Elementary School, Federalsburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Denton Elementary School?
596 students attend Denton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Denton Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denton Elementary School?
Denton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denton Elementary School offer ?
Denton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Denton Elementary School part of?
Denton Elementary School is part of Caroline County School District.
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