Dorothy Martinez Elementary School serves 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dorothy Martinez Elementary School's student population of 541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
541 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dorothy Martinez Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
20%
54%
Black
47%
13%
White
14%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dorothy Martinez Elementary School?
541 students attend Dorothy Martinez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Dorothy Martinez Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dorothy Martinez Elementary School?
Dorothy Martinez Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dorothy Martinez Elementary School offer ?
Dorothy Martinez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dorothy Martinez Elementary School part of?
Dorothy Martinez Elementary School is part of Denton Independent School District.
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