Enrollment
36
Elementary
DISTRICT 22 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DENTON ELEM·NCES 300886000253
Denton School
1200 Lehman, Denton, MT 59430 · (406) 567-2270 · Fergus County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL36 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.7:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.1:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
16 students
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 8 | 22% |
| Grade 1 | 8 | 22% |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 4 | 5 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 7 | 19% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Denton School→Denton 6-8
Based on grade levels within Denton Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Denton School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Fergus County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 36 | #299 of 421 | #6 of 10 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
36
+10 (+38%) vs 2020
-61% since 1990-91, when it was 93
Student : Teacher
7.7:1
was 8.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 36 | 4.7 | 7.7:1 | 44% (16) |
| 2023-24 | 30 | 4.7 | 6.4:1 | 47% (14) |
| 2022-23 | 28 | 4.9 | 5.7:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 26 | 3 | 8.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 24 | 3.6 | 6.7:1 | 38% (9) |
| 2015-16 | 29 | 2 | 14.5:1 | 34% (10) |
| 2010-11 | 41 | 5 | 8.2:1 | 46% (19) |
| 2000-01 | 74 | 8 | 9.3:1 | 43% (32) |
| 1990-91 | 93 | 8 | 11.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Denton School.
Since 2017-18: students up 50% (24 to 36); teachers up 30% (3.6 to 4.7).
About Denton School
Denton School is one of the public schools in Denton, Montana. It is a very small elementary school. Enrollment stands at 36 students, covering pre-K through 5. The school is 78% below the average for elementary schools in Montana.
The district, Denton Elem, has 43 students enrolled across 2 schools.
White students account for 92% of the school's enrollment. After that, the student body is 6% Hispanic and 3% Black. Among Fergus County residents, the White share is about 93%.
Denton School reports a ratio of 7.7 students per teacher, from 4.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. Across elementary schools in Montana, the average ratio is 11.9:1. Lunch program data show 44% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
In the wider Fergus County area, the median household earns about $63,706 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 24% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 9%. Across Fergus County, 24 public schools serve about 1,605 students.
Denton 6-8 is less than a tenth of a mile from Denton School, the shortest distance to any other public school. A five-mile radius around the school includes 2 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Remote.
Over 4 years, enrollment rose by 10 students, from 26 to 36.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Denton School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Fergus County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
11,687
Census ACS
Median income
$63,706
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
1,605 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Denton
- Denton High SchoolHigh · 16 students
- Denton 6-8Middle · 7 students
Nearby schools
- Denton 6-80.0 mi · 7
- Denton High School0.0 mi · 16
- Deerfield School13.2 mi · 11
- Stanford 7-817.5 mi · 12
- Stanford High School17.5 mi · 42
- Stanford School17.5 mi · 54
Frequently asked questions
About Denton SchoolHow large is Denton School?
Denton School enrolls approximately 36 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Denton School serve?
Denton School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Denton School?
Approximately 7.7:1 students per teacher at Denton School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Denton School?
At Denton School, the student body is approximately 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Black.
What district is Denton School in?
Denton School is part of Denton Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.