Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Denton ISD

Dorothy Martinez Elementary

2855 Eppright Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068

C
72 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 15 points from 2025Up from an F (57) in 2025.
538students
15.1students per teacher
17thof 27 Denton ISD elementary schools
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CBBCAACRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Dorothy Martinez Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 2 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementD · 60

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 71

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 75

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Dorothy Martinez Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Denton ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level54%
Meets grade level26%
Denton ISD elementary schools: 44.3%
Masters grade level7%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

538students in 2024–25
15.1students per teacher36 full-time teachers
18.6average class sizeDenton ISD elementary schools: 18.7
1.8 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$60,126average teacher base pay
61.9%from low-income familiesDenton ISD elementary schools: 49%
15.8%English learners
4.1%in gifted & talented
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 47%Hispanic 19.7%White 13.6%Two or More Races 10%Asian 9.3%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Denton ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Dorothy Martinez Elementary.

Opening soonUS 380 six lanes, US 377 to Collin Co.Wrapping up 2026 · 0.8 mi away AnnouncedH-E-B delivery hubDate TBD · 1.5 mi away OpenTarget Little ElmOpened Jul 2026 · 1.8 mi away OpenNorthwest Community ParkOpened Sep 2026 · 1.9 mi away Under constructionUnion ParkSelling now · 1.9 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CCatherine Bell ElementaryDenton ISD · 70 · 0.7 mi BSavannah ElementaryDenton ISD · 81 · 1.0 mi BMiller ElementaryFrisco ISD · 89 · 1.3 mi CDr. Ashley B Glover ElementaryLittle Elm ISD · 72 · 1.6 mi ARobertson ElementaryFrisco ISD · 91 · 1.9 mi AMinett ElementaryFrisco ISD · 92 · 2.4 mi PSt. Martin de Porres Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 3.0 mi
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Questions about Dorothy Martinez Elementary

What is Dorothy Martinez Elementary’s TEA rating?

Dorothy Martinez Elementary earned a C (72 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an F (57) in 2025.

What grades does Dorothy Martinez Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Denton ISD, at 2855 Eppright Dr in Little Elm.

How many students go to Dorothy Martinez Elementary?

538 students in 2024–25. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Dorothy Martinez Elementary compare with other Denton ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 17th of 27 Denton ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 7% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Dorothy Martinez Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Denton ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.