Denton Classical Academy

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Denton Classical Academy ranks 1512 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Denton Classical Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-5 in Denton, Texas, part of the Denton Independent School District (ISD). The school has seen fluctuations in its student racial makeup, with White students making up the majority, followed by Hispanic and African American students.

Denton Classical Academy consistently outperforms the Denton ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR test proficiency rates, particularly in Reading, where 5th-grade proficiency rates are around 65-72%, compared to the district's 59-62% and the state's 53-57%. The school's performance is exceptional for its Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status student groups, ranking in the top 5% and top 10% of Texas elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's performance for its African American and Hispanic student groups has been more variable, and there is a consistent gap between Male and Female student performance.

Compared to nearby Rivera Elementary, Pecan Creek Elementary, and other Denton ISD schools, Denton Classical Academy generally outperforms in academic proficiency, particularly in Reading and Mathematics. However, some Denton ISD schools, such as Blanton Elementary and Hawk Elementary, have shown strong performance in certain grade levels and subjects, indicating that Denton Classical Academy could potentially learn from their practices.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

4420 Country Club Rd
Denton, TX 76210

(972) 316-3663

District: Texas College Preparatory Academies

SchoolDigger Rank:
1512^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,362

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 189

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.8%

Hispanic:

16.9%

African American:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Denton Classical Academy ranks better than 67.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3^rd among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Texas College Preparatory Academies School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.8%), Hispanic (16.9%), African American (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Denton Classical Academy is 11.8, which is the 6^th best among 18 elementary schools in the Texas College Preparatory Academies School District. (See more...)

Compare Denton Classical Academy employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Denton Classical Academy is $11,362, which is the 5^th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Denton Classical Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Texas College Preparatory Academies:

SchoolDigger ranks Texas College Preparatory Academies 423^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Denton Classical Academy

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Rank History for all students at Denton Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2017	59.36	1517^th	4329	65.0%
2018	51.87	1902^nd	4359	56.4%
2019	47.03	2218^th	4479	50.5%
2021	69.57	1132^nd	4578	75.3%
2022	67.43	1251^st	4581	72.7%
2023	50.40	2155^th	4647	53.6%
2024	61.55	1512^th	4675	67.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Denton Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	95.83	42^nd	3558	98.8%
2019	35.09	2414^th	3684	34.5%
2021	96.46	53^rd	3799	98.6%
2022	93.36	99^th	3952	97.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Denton Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	20.91	3924^th	4309	8.9%
2021	69.13	888^th	4451	80.0%
2022	79.43	476^th	4477	89.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Denton Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.11	2676^th	4306	37.9%
2019	41.00	2605^th	4348	40.1%
2021	43.41	2390^th	4499	46.9%
2022	54.57	1867^th	4561	59.1%
2023	40.84	2738^th	4588	40.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Denton Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.94	3989^th	4240	5.9%
2019	21.88	3880^th	4295	9.7%
2021	60.37	1195^th	4331	72.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Denton Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	56.47	1661^st	4319	61.5%
2019	53.03	1825^th	4357	58.1%
2021	78.10	763^rd	4498	83.0%
2022	72.76	1013^th	4563	77.8%
2023	57.70	1719^th	4585	62.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Denton Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	52.73	1028^th	2515	59.1%
2021	54.39	894^th	2444	63.4%
2022	61.44	717^th	2421	70.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Denton Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.47	3131^st	4329	27.7%
2022	68.20	1011^th	4376	76.9%

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Rank History for White students at Denton Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.45	1758^th	3127	43.8%
2019	41.96	1956^th	3142	37.7%
2021	57.56	1197^th	3082	61.2%
2022	56.12	1329^th	3082	56.9%
2023	28.68	2469^th	3106	20.5%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Denton Classical Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	31	5	3	7	0	5	51
2016	91	16	2	19	0	18	146
2017	116	18	6	14	0	16	170
2018	100	19	8	20	0	13	160
2019	101	15	9	26	0	11	162
2020	107	17	9	25	1	16	175
2021	102	17	9	27	1	16	172
2022	125	15	5	27	0	20	192
2023	115	20	8	32	0	14	189

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Classical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	51	4.0	12.7	11.8
2016	146	10.0	14.6	18.5
2017	170	13.8	12.2	25.3
2018	160	17.0	9.4	27.5
2019	162	14.9	10.8	25.3
2020	175	14.0	12.5	29.1
2021	172	15.0	11.4	25
2022	192	17.0	11.2	24
2023	189	16.0	11.8	27.5

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 Classical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	51	4.0	12.7	11.8
2016	146	10.0	14.6	18.5
2017	170	13.8	12.2	25.3
2018	160	17.0	9.4	27.5
2019	162	14.9	10.8	25.3
2020	175	14.0	12.5	29.1
2021	172	15.0	11.4	25
2022	192	17.0	11.2	24
2023	189	16.0	11.8	27.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Denton Classical Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$902 (8.2%)	$10,086 (91.8%)	$10,988
2020	$1,166 (10.9%)	$9,499 (89.1%)	$10,665
2021	$1,021 (9.0%)	$10,341 (91.0%)	$11,362

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Denton Classical Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2218^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2155^th of 4647 Elementary schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Denton Classical Academy)	46	55	9%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas College Preparatory Academies)	49	54	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Denton Classical Academy)	44	35	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas College Preparatory Academies)	47	43	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Denton Classical Academy)	28	47	19%
4th Grade Reading (Texas College Preparatory Academies)	45	50	5%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Denton Classical Academy)	31	12	19%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas College Preparatory Academies)	44	38	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Denton Classical Academy)	71	65	6%
5th Grade Reading (Texas College Preparatory Academies)	57	62	5%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Denton Classical Academy)	79	47	32%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas College Preparatory Academies)	52	47	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Denton Classical Academy)	50	41	9%
5th Grade Science (Texas College Preparatory Academies)	39	31	8%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	162	189	16.7%
African American	15	20	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	9	8	11.1%
Hispanic	26	32	23.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	101	115	13.9%
Two or More Races	11	14	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.3%	27.5%	2.2%

Schools Near Denton Classical Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Denton Classical Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	4420 Country Club Rd	Denton	76210	Denton County	Texas College Preparatory Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 316-3663	189	16	11.8	27.5%	115 (60.8%)	20 (10.6%)	32 (16.9%)	8 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.4%)	61.5	1512^th of 4675 public elementary schools	67.7%		50.4	2155^th of 4647 public elementary schools	53.6%	643								86.4	34.8	68.8	81.8	34.8	56.3	12.5	$11,362	$1,021	$10,341
Ryan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 W Ryan Rd	Denton	76210	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 369-4600	612	43	14.3	40.7%	270 (44.1%)	44 (7.2%)	245 (40.0%)	36 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.6%)	72.7	1024^th of 4675 public elementary schools	78.1%		82.2	681^st of 4647 public elementary schools	85.3%	343	12.5	0.0	36.4		0.0	0.0	0.0	65.2	52.1	63.8	59.1	51.6	53.1	34.0	$11,017	$1,385	$9,632
McNair Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1212 Hickory Creek Rd	Denton	76210	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 369-3600	561	45	12.5	56.9%	226 (40.3%)	46 (8.2%)	260 (46.3%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	77.3	852^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	81.8%		76.3	909^th of 4647 public elementary schools	80.4%	57	26.7	66.7		0.0	20.0			62.7	55.8	66.0	52.3	61.1	62.6	35.4	$10,149	$1,481	$8,668
Houston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 Teasley	Denton	76205	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 369-2900	502	41	12.1	41.4%	226 (45.0%)	79 (15.7%)	124 (24.7%)	47 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.8%)	62.6	1455^th of 4675 public elementary schools	68.9%		74.8	965^th of 4647 public elementary schools	79.2%	490								49.3	57.5	65.9	55.4	37.9	45.5	30.7	$11,215	$1,316	$9,899
Borman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 Parvin St	Denton	76205	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 369-2500	429	41	10.5	81.1%	90 (21.0%)	40 (9.3%)	272 (63.4%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.0%)	23.3	3848^th of 4675 public elementary schools	17.7%		24.2	3751^st of 4647 public elementary schools	19.3%	97	4.8	16.7	50.0	0.0			0.0	25.4	35.0	43.6	18.4	20.0	44.8	12.9	$14,102	$1,930	$12,172
Nelson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3909 Teasley Ln	Denton	76210	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 369-1400	520	41	12.6	42.3%	221 (42.5%)	60 (11.5%)	174 (33.5%)	23 (4.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.3%)	63	1445^th of 4675 public elementary schools	69.1%		68.4	1234^th of 4647 public elementary schools	73.4%	211								50.0	64.6	64.4	35.4	36.4	55.6	34.8	$10,367	$1,282	$9,085
Hilltop Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 Harrison Ln	Argyle	76226	Denton County	Argyle Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 464-0564	636	48	13.1	7.9%	517 (81.3%)	7 (1.1%)	72 (11.3%)	11 (1.7%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.6%)	84.9	574^th of 4675 public elementary schools	87.7%		90.5	356^th of 4647 public elementary schools	92.3%	218								60.4	71.3	76.1	42.5	70.7	70.5	44.1	$10,424	$524	$9,900
Blanton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9501 Stacee Ln	Lantana	76266	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 369-0700	530	37	14.2	7.9%	366 (69.1%)	23 (4.3%)	86 (16.2%)	28 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	25 (4.7%)	90.5	355^th of 4675 public elementary schools	92.4%		91	344^th of 4647 public elementary schools	92.6%	11								76.0	81.5	77.9	60.0	61.7	76.0	40.4	$10,647	$1,238	$9,409
Hawk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Oakmont Dr	Corinth	76210	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 369-1800	635	46	13.8	21.4%	368 (58.0%)	37 (5.8%)	144 (22.7%)	53 (8.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (4.9%)	83.2	644^th of 4675 public elementary schools	86.2%		92.2	298^th of 4647 public elementary schools	93.6%	346								65.9	69.6	77.3	48.2	66.1	71.1	30.5	$10,829	$1,067	$9,762
Rivera Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	701 Newton St	Denton	76205	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 369-3800	642	52	12.3	89.1%	105 (16.4%)	185 (28.8%)	313 (48.8%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.0%)	9.1	4531^st of 4675 public elementary schools	3.1%		20	4005^th of 4647 public elementary schools	13.8%	526	0.0	11.1	36.4	0.0	0.0	9.1	0.0	26.1	26.0	22.9	15.8	11.0	9.2	7.1	$12,351	$1,703	$10,649

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What is the racial makeup of Denton Classical Academy?

Students at Denton Classical Academy are 61% White, 17% Hispanic, 11% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Denton Classical Academy a good school?

Denton Classical Academy ranks 1512^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Denton Classical Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 189 students attended Denton Classical Academy.

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