At a glance
Reported students
452
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
612
Dorothy P Adkins El: 452 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 560
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.03
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Dorothy P Adkins El
Dorothy P Adkins El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Lantana. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Denton ISD. NCES reports 452 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.1%). English learners represent 13.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dorothy P Adkins El
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.74 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.9%
- Hispanic18.1%
- Black4.2%
- Asian9.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Denton ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Blanton El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
470 reported students
Stephens El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
422 reported students
Ep Rayzor El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
510 reported students
Paloma Creek El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
516 reported students
Borman El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
523 reported students
Nelson El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
527 reported students
Public schools near Dorothy P Adkins El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep Rayzor El Elementary · Denton ISD | PK–05 | 510 | 1.2 mi |
| Universal Academy-Bartonville Elementary · Charter · Universal Academy | KG–05 | 111 | 1.7 mi |
| STEM Academy at Bridlewood El Elementary · Lewisville ISD | KG–05 | 569 | 1.9 mi |
| Heritage El Elementary · Lewisville ISD | PK–05 | 476 | 2.3 mi |
| McAuliffe El Elementary · Lewisville ISD | PK–05 | 511 | 2.7 mi |
| Blanton El Elementary · Denton ISD | PK–05 | 470 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy P Adkins El
What grades does Dorothy P Adkins El serve?
Dorothy P Adkins El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Denton ISD.
How many students attend Dorothy P Adkins El?
Dorothy P Adkins El reported 452 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 560 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dorothy P Adkins El?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 452 students and 34.74 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dorothy P Adkins El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dorothy P Adkins El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Denton ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dorothy P Adkins El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
12.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dorothy P Adkins El in?
Dorothy P Adkins El is part of Denton ISD, based in Denton, TX, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dorothy P Adkins El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ep Rayzor El (1.2 mi), Universal Academy-Bartonville (1.7 mi), STEM Academy at Bridlewood El (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.