Denton Elementary School

Denton Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
303 Sharp Rd,  Denton, MD
Caroline County Public Schools
2.0
640 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
618:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
59.6%
Black
18.3%
Two or more races
12.8%
Hispanic
7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/7/2014
Denton Elementary School has gone don hill over the years especially the 2013-2014 school year. My daughter has been hurt several times and no call from the nurse. The principals don't bother resolving issues between students and teachers and parents even when requesting to have students removed fro...
1.0 parent
11/16/2013
Teachers don't take the time to make sure their students learn. Had to pull my child who was not learning anything. The bullying is rampant and nothing is done about it. Only thing they are big on in this school is neglect.
5.0 parent
7/26/2013
The teachers are phenomenal they work hard and really care for the students. Overall great school!
1.0 parent
6/30/2013
the only thing my child recieved from this school was abuse and neglect.The whole staff and school board should be teminated

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Denton Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Denton, MD, in the Denton neighborhood, and is served by the Caroline County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 640 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Denton Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $374,395. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lockerman Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Denton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Denton Elementary School.

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