#828 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#13914 of 50,301 nationally
About Nelson El
Nelson El is a public elementary located in Denton, in the Denton ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 527 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 828th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (60th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 527.
There are 25 schools in Denton; Nelson El ranks 4th of 22 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)38.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nelson El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nelson El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Houston El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
537 students · 1.7 km away
McNair El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
599 students · 2.4 km away
Hawk El
Corinth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students · 2.5 km away
Crownover Middle
Corinth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
891 students · 2.7 km away
Ryan El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students · 2.9 km away
Guyer H S
Denton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,577 students · 3.0 km away
McMath Middle
Denton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
644 students · 3.6 km away
Denton Classical Academy
Denton · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
190 students · 3.6 km away
Pecan Creek El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
656 students · 3.7 km away
Borman El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Rolling Hills El
Fort Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
De Zavala El
Baytown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
Gillette El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
Diaz-Villarreal El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
McWhorter El
Lubbock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
Bush El
Midland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
527 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nelson El a good school?
Nelson El has a Success Index (US) of 66.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #828 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nelson El rank in Texas?
Nelson El ranks #828 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #13914 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nelson El?
Nelson El had 527 students in 2025.
Is Nelson El a elementary school or a high school?
Nelson El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nelson El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nelson El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.