Denton Elementary

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Denton Elementary ranks 823 rd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Denton Elementary is a public elementary school in Visalia, California, serving 588 students in grades K-6. As part of the Visalia Unified School District, Denton Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with particularly strong results in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics.

Denton Elementary's academic performance is impressive, with proficiency rates in ELA/Literacy ranging from 66.27% to 75.31% across grades 3-6, compared to the district's 40.71% to 45.28% and the state's 42.8% to 47.04%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 52.38% to 68.24%, outpacing the district's 27.98% to 39.4% and the state's 34.31% to 45.64%. The school also excels in Science, with 51.72% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the district's 25.15% and the state's 32.68%. Denton Elementary's performance for student subgroups, such as Hispanic, White, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, is particularly noteworthy, with many of these groups ranking in the top quartile or top third of California elementary schools.

While Denton Elementary's overall performance is strong, the school could focus on further reducing its chronic absenteeism rate, which remains higher than the state's average. Additionally, the school could explore strategies to support its Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups, as their performance, while still strong, lags behind the school's top-performing subgroups. By addressing these areas, Denton Elementary can continue to be a shining example of educational excellence in the Visalia community.

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Public K-6

2231 North Denton
Visalia, CA 93291

(559) 931-8050

District: Visalia Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
823^rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 22.4

Number of students: 588

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.9%

White:

32.8%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Denton Elementary ranks better than 86% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.83. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Denton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Denton Elementary 823^rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Denton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Visalia Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Visalia Unified 894^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Denton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Denton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	89.63	707^th	5883	88.0%
2023	88.87	771^st	5874	86.9%
2024	87.83	823^rd	5862	86.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Denton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.55	453^rd	2420	81.3%
2024	46.82	1068^th	2634	59.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Denton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	88.07	429^th	5264	91.9%
2023	89.08	423^rd	5374	92.1%
2024	79.90	827^th	5511	85.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Denton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	86.14	809^th	5635	85.6%
2023	84.57	909^th	5617	83.8%
2024	81.13	1046^th	5605	81.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Denton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	89.30	668^th	5663	88.2%
2023	89.67	635^th	5650	88.8%
2024	89.53	637^th	5636	88.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Denton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	90.93	318^th	5084	93.7%
2023	89.01	393^rd	5098	92.3%
2024	92.32	273^rd	5102	94.6%

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Rank History for White students at Denton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	85.81	238^th	2726	91.3%
2023	86.28	209^th	2662	92.1%
2024	80.31	413^th	2647	84.4%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Denton Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	205	1	15	204	1	2	28	456
2021	197	2	21	242	1	2	38	503
2022	204	1	22	271	1	2	45	546
2023	193	2	24	317	3	3	46	588

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Denton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	456	n/a	n/a	22.1
2021	503	25.3	19.8	26.6
2022	546	24.9	21.8	29.3
2023	588	26.1	22.4	35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Denton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	456	n/a	n/a	22.1
2021	503	25.3	19.8	26.6
2022	546	24.9	21.8	29.3
2023	588	26.1	22.4	35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	Total
Denton Elementary	Public	K-6	2231 North Denton	Visalia	93291	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 931-8050	588	26	22.4	35.5%	193 (32.8%)	2 (0.3%)	317 (53.9%)	24 (4.1%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	46 (7.8%)	87.8	823^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	86.0%		88.9	771^st of 5874 public elementary schools	86.9%	52	51.7		51.7	75.3	66.3	67.8	70.2			69.9	66.7	62.7	68.2	52.4			62.5
Hurley Elementary	Public	K-6	6600 West Hurley Ave.	Visalia	93291	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 730-7905	578	22	26.6	50.2%	138 (23.9%)	1 (0.2%)	300 (51.9%)	60 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (13.7%)	72.4	1478^th of 5862 public elementary schools	74.8%		61.1	2010^th of 5874 public elementary schools	65.8%	532	35.9		35.9	67.8	57.0	48.9	53.1			56.7	78.2	62.4	43.5	37.0			55.4	96.1			97.4	97.4	$7,128
Oak Grove Elementary	Public	K-8	4445 West Ferguson Ave.	Visalia	93291	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 622-3105	753	32	23.7	31.1%	245 (32.5%)	9 (1.2%)	355 (47.1%)	87 (11.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (7.2%)	87.3	847^th of 5862 public elementary schools	85.6%		90.1	707^th of 5874 public elementary schools	88.0%	140	62.6	54.8	60.2	59.8	66.1	73.6	64.6	70.6	55.0	65.5	59.8	71.6	65.9	54.0	62.8	51.2	61.8						$6,724
Willow Glen Elementary	Public	K-8	310 North Akers Rd.	Visalia	93291	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 730-7798	488	23	20.8	84.0%	84 (17.2%)	11 (2.3%)	357 (73.2%)	20 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.1%)	34.2	3591^st of 5862 public elementary schools	38.7%		29.5	3939^th of 5874 public elementary schools	32.9%	348	26.1	22.7	25.3	21.8	36.1	39.1	52.8	30.8	54.6	38.5	10.9	18.0	18.8	41.5	8.3	23.8	21.4	95.5	97.0	97.0		95.5	$8,417
Manuel F. Hernandez	Public	K-6	2133 North Leila St.	Visalia	93291	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 622-3199	697	29	23.9	56.8%	122 (17.5%)	14 (2.0%)	461 (66.1%)	48 (6.9%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (6.7%)	60.5	2044^th of 5862 public elementary schools	65.1%		55.3	2264^th of 5874 public elementary schools	61.5%	220	24.8		24.8	54.0	60.0	40.2	58.6			52.3	56.0	48.9	35.0	40.2			44.7	95.8			96.8		$6,894
Shannon Ranch Elementary	Public	K-6	3637 North Ranch St.	Visalia	93291	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 622-3258	617	26	23.9	48.3%	147 (23.8%)	2 (0.3%)	365 (59.2%)	29 (4.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	69 (11.2%)	84.3	981^st of 5862 public elementary schools	83.3%		82.2	1084^th of 5874 public elementary schools	81.5%	103	35.2		35.2	82.6	65.6	54.6	76.6			70.1	86.1	64.5	45.5	71.0			66.8						$6,591
Veva Blunt Elementary	Public	K-6	1119 South Chinowth Rd.	Visalia	93277	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 730-7793	545	25	21.3	80.4%	73 (13.4%)	9 (1.7%)	407 (74.7%)	12 (2.2%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.2%)	21.8	4683^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	20.1%		21.2	4739^th of 5874 public elementary schools	19.3%	56	16.4		16.4	29.6	21.8	29.0	15.4			24.0	34.3	26.9	23.2	6.3			23.1	94.1					$7,850
Royal Oaks Elementary	Public	K-8	1323 Clover Dr.	Visalia	93277	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 730-7787	617	27	22.9	80.1%	94 (15.2%)	10 (1.6%)	462 (74.9%)	20 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.7%)	30	3921^st of 5862 public elementary schools	33.1%		26.8	4203^rd of 5874 public elementary schools	28.4%	282	28.4	18.5	25.7	19.4	18.2	52.7	39.3	16.7	40.7	31.9	18.1	19.7	27.0	23.0	0.0	11.1	19.8	94.3		98.1	96.2		$8,790
Riverway Elementary	Public	K-6	1341 Glendale Ave.	Visalia	93291	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 931-8020	850	31	27.1	69.3%	60 (7.1%)	8 (0.9%)	624 (73.4%)	77 (9.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	78 (9.2%)	43.7	2937^th of 5862 public elementary schools	49.9%		40	3134^th of 5874 public elementary schools	46.6%	197	18.4		18.4	50.8	46.3	30.3	43.1			43.0	46.8	40.5	16.5	26.4			32.8						$8,920
Houston Elementary	Public	K-6	1200 North Giddings St.	Visalia	93291	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 730-7772	526	24	22.3	90.5%	13 (2.5%)	3 (0.6%)	437 (83.1%)	11 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (11.6%)	22.1	4663^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	20.5%		13.9	5406^th of 5874 public elementary schools	8.0%	743	10.5		10.5	34.4	35.4	18.8	36.0			31.3	23.8	18.8	7.6	16.0			16.5						$7,764

Frequently Asked Questions about Denton Elementary

What district is Denton Elementary in?

Visalia Unified

What is the racial makeup of Denton Elementary?

Students at Denton Elementary are 54% Hispanic, 33% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Denton Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 588 students attended Denton Elementary.

Is Denton Elementary a good school?

Denton Elementary ranks 823^rd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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