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Denton Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
303 Sharp Rd, Denton, MD 21629 · (410) 479-1660 · Part of Caroline County Public Schools
Students
596
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
62%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Denton Elementary School
- Math proficiency 5 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Next stop for Henderson kids: 2 middle schools
On the path
Where Henderson kids come from and go next.
PK–5Denton Elementary SchoolYou are here
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency14%
State average 19.3%
Reading / language arts21%
State average 35.5%
Location
Directions ↗
303 Sharp Rd, Denton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K47
Kindergarten86
Grade 199
Grade 292
Grade 385
Grade 492
Grade 595
Enrollment over time
634’20
601’21
627’22
640’23
596’24
Down 6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 59%Black 15%Two or more races 13%Hispanic 10%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.