Excellent
#1109 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 13% in state
Denton Classical Academy
Elementary School · Texas College Preparatory Academies · Lewisville, TX
A Texas College Preparatory Academies charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
P O BOX 292730, Lewisville, TX 75029
- Math 59% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Denton Classical Academy score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2024.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Denton Classical Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,708/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Mcnair ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Trinity Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Houston ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 527 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Texas College Preparatory Academies
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #2 of 41
- District spending per student
- $10,324NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Denton Classical Academy is listed in TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Denton Classical Academy
Denton Classical Academy is a public elementary school in Lewisville, TX, part of Texas College Preparatory Academies, serving approximately 198 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,109 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Denton Classical Academy
What grades does Denton Classical Academy serve?
Denton Classical Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Denton Classical Academy?
Denton Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denton Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Denton Classical Academy is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Denton Classical Academy rank in TX?
Denton Classical Academy ranks #1,109 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Denton Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Denton Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Denton Classical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Denton Classical Academy has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Denton Classical Academy a charter school?
Yes, Denton Classical Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Denton Classical Academy a Title I school?
No, Denton Classical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Denton Classical Academy?
33.8% of students at Denton Classical Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Denton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (972) 316-3663
Official sources & links
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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