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#759 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 9% in state

Blanton EL

Elementary School · Denton ISD · Lantana, TX

A Denton ISD elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9501 STACEE LN, Lantana, TX 76266

  • Math 68% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 80% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+24.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.7 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$11,484
Chronic Absenteeism4.4%

Students at Blanton EL score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency68%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency80%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
68%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

7.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Blanton EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low58/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,603

Median home value

$315,900

Median rent

$1,345/mo

College educated

26.4%

Homeownership

81.5%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76266; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ep Rayzor ELEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–51.9 mi335Compare →
Mcnair ELEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–52.2 mi567Compare →
Dorothy P Adkins ELEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–52.7 mi441Compare →
Denton Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.2K–53.2 mi198Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Denton ISD

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#4 of 43
District spending per student
$11,484NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blanton EL is listed in DENTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blanton EL

Blanton EL is a public elementary school in Lantana, TX, part of Denton ISD, serving approximately 519 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #759 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blanton EL

What grades does Blanton EL serve?

Blanton EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Blanton EL?

Blanton EL has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanton EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Blanton EL is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blanton EL rank in TX?

Blanton EL ranks #759 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Blanton EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Blanton EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Blanton EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blanton EL has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Blanton EL a charter school?

No, Blanton EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blanton EL a Title I school?

No, Blanton EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blanton EL?

7.1% of students at Blanton EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
519
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Denton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.4%
Area population (ZIP 76266)
18,246
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
40.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76266; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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