Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School's student population of 448 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#729 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
63%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School is ranked #729 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School often compared to?
Dorothy P Adkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ep Rayzor Elementary School, Hawk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School?
448 students attend Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School?
Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School offer ?
Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School part of?
Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School is part of Denton Independent School District.
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