Denton Classical Academy vs Nelson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denton Classical Academy
Denton · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
190 students
Nelson El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
| Measure | Denton Classical Academy Denton, Texas | Nelson El Denton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1140 of 4,686 | #828 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #18256 of 50,301 | #13914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 190 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 190 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Denton | Denton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 59.9).
- •Nelson El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Nelson El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Denton Classical Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 38.7%).
- •Denton Classical Academy does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.2).
- •Nelson El is the larger school with 527 students compared with 190.
- •Denton Classical Academy is a charter school while Nelson El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Denton Classical Academy better than Nelson El?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson El ranks higher (66.3 vs 59.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Denton Classical Academy and Nelson El?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Denton and Denton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denton Classical Academy: 190. Nelson El: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denton Classical Academy and Nelson El rank in Texas?
Denton Classical Academy is 1140th of 4,686 and Nelson El is 828th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).