Denton Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Denton, North Carolina 27239 · Davidson County Schools
#809 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#38989 of 50,301 nationally
About Denton Elementary
Denton Elementary is a public elementary located in Denton, in the Davidson County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 369 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 809th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (40th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 369.
There are 2 schools in Denton; Denton Elementary ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Denton Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Denton Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South Davidson Middle and High
Denton · Public high · Grades 6–12
640 students · 4.8 km away
Silver Valley Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students · 11 km away
Farmer Elementary School
Asheboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
230 students · 13 km away
Southmont Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students · 14 km away
Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve
Trinity · Public high · Grades 6–12
409 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Ira B Jones Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
369 students
Roseboro Elementary
Roseboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
Hiddenite Elementary
Hiddenite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
Charles W McCrary Elementary
Asheboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
Charles H Tuttle Elementary
Maiden · Public elementary · Grades K–6
368 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Denton Elementary a good school?
Denton Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 29.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #809 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Denton Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Denton Elementary ranks #809 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #38989 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Denton Elementary?
Denton Elementary had 369 students in 2025.
Is Denton Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Denton Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Denton Elementary?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Denton Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.