At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
596
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
62%+8.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Denton Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Denton, Maryland. The school enrolls 596 students. It is part of the Caroline County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictCaroline County Public Schools
County24011
CityDenton
ZIP21629
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240018000520
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment596
White58.9%
Hispanic / Latino9.7%
Black / African American15.3%
Asian2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races12.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
58.9%
Hispanic
9.7%
Black
15.3%
Asian
2.9%
Two+
12.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.