Growth
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Denton ISD is growing!
While some public school districts across the state are experiencing significant enrollment decline, that is not the case in Denton ISD. New students continue to enroll in Denton ISD each year. Demographic projections indicate Denton ISD will enroll more than 5,000 students by 2034-2035, bringing the total enrollment to 38,482.
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Since 2010, Denton ISD’s student population has increased by more than 40 percent
Managing the Growth
Despite having a strong facility plan in place, demographic projections indicate Denton ISD could have seven campuses over capacity by the end of 2026.
Growth management is a community-driven challenge. To keep up with expansion, district leaders must explore funding options and strategic solutions to maintain balanced class sizes and provide students with the space and support they need to succeed.
Strong Housing Market
Groundwork is underway on more than 2,300 lots across 15 subdivisions in Denton ISD. In addition, the district also continues to rank among the highest-growing school districts in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, with over 2,200 new home starts as of the end of 2024.
Now let's understand Denton ISD's budget.