Nelson El vs Pecan Creek El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
Pecan Creek El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
656 students
| Measure | Nelson El Denton, Texas | Pecan Creek El Denton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #828 of 4,686 | #982 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13914 of 50,301 | #16121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 527 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| city | Denton | Denton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 63.0).
- •Pecan Creek El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Nelson El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Nelson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 47%).
- •Pecan Creek El does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.2).
- •Pecan Creek El is the larger school with 656 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 Nelson El better than Pecan Creek El?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson El ranks higher (66.3 vs 63.0 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 Nelson El and Pecan Creek El?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Denton and Denton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nelson El: 527. Pecan Creek El: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nelson El and Pecan Creek El rank in Texas?
Nelson El is 828th of 4,686 and Pecan Creek El is 982nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).