Gillette El vs Nelson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 447 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillette El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
Nelson El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
| Measure | Gillette El San Antonio, Texas | Nelson El Denton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2512 of 4,686 | #828 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30486 of 50,301 | #13914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 527 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| city | San Antonio | Denton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 42.2).
- •Nelson El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Nelson El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Nelson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 91.5%).
- •Nelson El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.5).
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 Gillette El better than Nelson El?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson El ranks higher (66.3 vs 42.2 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 Gillette El and Nelson El?
About 447 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and Denton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillette El: 527. Nelson El: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillette El and Nelson El rank in Texas?
Gillette El is 2512th of 4,686 and Nelson El is 828th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).