Houston El vs Nelson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
537 students
Nelson El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
| Measure | Houston El Denton, Texas | Nelson El Denton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #790 of 4,686 | #828 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13428 of 50,301 | #13914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 537 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| city | Denton | Denton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.0 vs 66.3).
- •Houston El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Nelson El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Nelson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 44.3%).
- •Nelson El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.4).
- •Houston El is the larger school with 537 students compared with 527.
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 Houston El better than Nelson El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Houston El and Nelson El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Denton and Denton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 537. Nelson El: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and Nelson El rank in Texas?
Houston El is 790th of 4,686 and Nelson El is 828th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).