- Enrollment
- 2,490
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Visalia, CA
Denton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Denton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064116014402
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denton Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #6 of 31
- elementary schools in Visalia · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Denton Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denton Elementary ranks #6 of 31 elementary schools in Visalia, CA.
School address
District: Visalia Unified · California
NCES ID 064116014402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Denton Elementary grew from 588 students in 2022-23 to 638 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 064116014402 · Visalia, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 24.9:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Redwood High (2,490 students)
Denton Elementary grew from 588 students in 2022-23 to 638 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Denton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redwood High
Redwood High
2,490 students
- Golden West Hi
Golden West High
2,059 students
- El Diamante Hi
El Diamante High
1,890 students
- Mt. Whitney Hi
Mt. Whitney High
1,637 students
- Ridgeview Midd 975
Ridgeview Middle
975 students
- This school 648
Denton Elementary
648 students
What this shows Denton Elementary reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denton Elementary compares
Denton Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,966
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.9%
White 31.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.4%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Denton Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Visalia Unified reports $16,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Diamante High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Whitney High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,059
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Visalia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Riverway Elementary
Standard public school
857 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Annie R. Mitchell
Standard public school
789 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary
Standard public school
756 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Manuel F. Hernandez
Standard public school
707 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Four Creeks Elementary
Standard public school
654 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Golden Oak Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~648 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denton Elementary
How many students attend Denton Elementary?
Denton Elementary has 648 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Visalia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Denton Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denton Elementary?
29.9% of students at Denton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Denton Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment, in Visalia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denton Elementary?
Denton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Denton Elementary rank among elementary schools in Visalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Denton Elementary ranks #6 of 31 elementary schools in Visalia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Visalia on the city page.
What other schools are in Visalia Unified?
Besides Denton Elementary, Visalia Unified also operates Redwood High (2,490 students), Golden West High (2,059 students), and El Diamante High (1,890 students). See the Visalia Unified district page for the complete list.