Blanton Elementary School in LANTANA, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Blanton Elementary School is a suburban public school in LANTANA, Texas that is part of Denton Independent School District. It serves 520 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.9:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

520 Students

35 Teachers

9501 Stacee Ln

LANTANA, TX 76226 View local requests

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Blanton Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Saiz

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Blanton Elementary School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

25%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Blanton Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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