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Denton Elementary School

303 Sharp Rd
Denton, MD 21629
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 627 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 30% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Denton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Denton Elementary School's student population of 627 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Denton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denton Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#538 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Denton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Denton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Denton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Denton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Denton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Denton Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Denton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Denton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Denton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Denton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Denton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Denton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Denton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Denton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denton Elementary School's ranking?
Denton Elementary School is ranked #538 out of 1,347 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 Ridgely Elementary School, Greensboro Elementary School, Federalsburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% 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?
627 students attend Denton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Denton Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denton Elementary School?
Denton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denton Elementary School offer ?
Denton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Denton Elementary School part of?
Denton Elementary School is part of Caroline County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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