Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Denton ISD

Dorothy P Adkins Elementary

1701 Monahan Dr, Lantana, TX 76226 · (940) 369-1300

B
89 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 3 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (86).
445students
12.8students per teacher
96.5%attendance
3rdof 27 Denton ISD elementary schools
BABBBABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Dorothy P Adkins Elementary has earned an A in 3 of its 6 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 achievementA · 91

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 89

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

Closing the gapsB · 83

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Dorothy P Adkins 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 level85%
Meets grade level63%
Denton ISD elementary schools: 44.3%
Masters grade level34%

Students and teachers

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

445students in 2024–25Up 2% from 438 the year before
12.8students per teacher35 full-time teachers
19.4average class sizeDenton ISD elementary schools: 18.7
9.6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$64,986average teacher base pay
12.6%from low-income familiesDenton ISD elementary schools: 49%
9.7%English learners
16.9%in gifted & talented
2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 61.8%Hispanic 18.2%Asian 9.7%Two or More Races 5.6%African American 4.3%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

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Questions about Dorothy P Adkins Elementary

What is Dorothy P Adkins Elementary’s TEA rating?

Dorothy P Adkins Elementary earned a B (89 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (86) in 2025.

What grades does Dorothy P Adkins Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Denton ISD, at 1701 Monahan Dr in Lantana.

How many students go to Dorothy P Adkins Elementary?

445 students in 2024–25, up 2% from 438 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 3rd of 27 Denton ISD elementary schools. 7% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Dorothy P Adkins 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.