It was a blow for Denton ISD, which has also had to delay the opening of Fred Hill Elementary School to reduce operating costs. The new school was scheduled to open next week.

Orozco was named the 2023 Jostens Denton ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year at a parade and celebration on April 20, 2023, at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex. Courtesy photo/Denton ISD; ...

Within Denton Independent School District, 100.0% of teachers are licensed. The student-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 13:1. The district has 56 full-time counselors on staff.