Nelson El vs Ryan El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 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
Ryan El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students
| Measure | Nelson El Denton, Texas | Ryan El Denton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #828 of 4,686 | #802 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13914 of 50,301 | #13520 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 527 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Denton | Denton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.3 vs 66.9).
- •Ryan El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Nelson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 47.2%).
- •Ryan El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.2).
- •Ryan El is the larger school with 551 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 Ryan 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 Nelson El and Ryan El?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Denton and Denton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nelson El: 527. Ryan El: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nelson El and Ryan El rank in Texas?
Nelson El is 828th of 4,686 and Ryan El is 802nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).