Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Denton ISD

Stephens Elementary

133 Garza Rd, Shady Shores, TX 76208 · (940) 369-0800

C
73 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 5 points from 2025Up from a D (68) in 2025.
420students
11.3students per teacher
94.6%attendance
16thof 27 Denton ISD elementary schools
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BCBCCACRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Stephens Elementary has earned an A in 1 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 achievementC · 70

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 · 77

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Stephens 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 level67%
Meets grade level37%
Denton ISD elementary schools: 44.3%
Masters grade level12%

Students and teachers

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

420students in 2024–25Down 8% from 455 the year before
11.3students per teacher37 full-time teachers
16.4average class sizeDenton ISD elementary schools: 18.7
9.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$63,922average teacher base pay
63.6%from low-income familiesDenton ISD elementary schools: 49%
7.4%English learners
6.2%in gifted & talented
14.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 42.1%White 25.7%Hispanic 19.3%Two or More Races 7.9%Asian 4.3%

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Nearby schools

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

BShady Shores ElementaryLake Dallas ISD · 89 · 1.3 mi CPecan Creek ElementaryDenton ISD · 71 · 1.5 mi BFounders Classical Academy-Corinth-Upper SchoolTexas College Preparatory Academies · 89 · 1.8 mi CCorinth ElementaryLake Dallas ISD · 77 · 2.2 mi CFounders Classical Academy - CorinthTexas College Preparatory Academies · 79 · 2.7 mi AHawk ElementaryDenton ISD · 90 · 2.7 mi PCorinth Montessori SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 1.9 mi
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Questions about Stephens Elementary

What is Stephens Elementary’s TEA rating?

Stephens Elementary earned a C (73 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a D (68) in 2025.

What grades does Stephens Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Denton ISD, at 133 Garza Rd in Shady Shores.

How many students go to Stephens Elementary?

420 students in 2024–25, down 8% from 455 the year before. There are about 11 students for every teacher.

How does Stephens Elementary compare with other Denton ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 16th of 27 Denton ISD elementary schools. 7% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Stephens 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.