Nelson Elementary

Summary:

Nelson Elementary is a public elementary school in Denton, Texas, serving 520 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Denton Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 565 out of 968 districts in the state.

Nelson Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (33.46%) and African American (11.54%) students compared to nearby schools. The school's academic performance is also noteworthy, as its STAAR test scores in reading, math, and science generally exceed the district and state averages, particularly in 4th and 5th grade. Nelson Elementary has maintained a 3- or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking in the top half of Texas elementary schools. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American and Gifted and Talented students, is also relatively strong compared to other Texas elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools in the Denton ISD, such as Blanton Elementary and Hawk Elementary, Nelson Elementary generally outperforms its peers on academic measures, particularly in reading and science. However, some of these nearby schools have higher overall rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating that they may have additional strengths or resources that contribute to their success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3909 Teasley Ln
       Denton, TX  76210


(940) 369-1400

District: Denton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1445th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,367 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.8%
Hispanic:
35.1%
African American:
12.4%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.6% Help


 See top rated Texas elementary schools

 Compare Nelson Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Nelson Elementary ranks better than 69.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 9th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Denton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.98. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Nelson Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.8%), Hispanic (35.1%), African American (12.4%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nelson Elementary is 13.4. 18 elementary schools in the Denton Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Nelson Elementary employs 39 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nelson Elementary is $10,367. 19 elementary schools in the Denton Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nelson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Nelson Elementary 1445th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Nelson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Asian students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Denton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Denton Independent School District (Isd) 565th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Nelson Elementary.

What do you think?

Your rating for Nelson Elementary?

Rank History for Nelson Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 61.32 1638th 3884 57.8%
2010 71.87 990th 3937 74.9%
2011 78.95 548th 4095 86.6%
2012 80.28 640th 4206 84.8%
2013 75.91 853rd 4221 79.8%
2014 74.38 985th 4260 76.9%
2015 72.11 1155th 4320 73.3%
2016 81.47 669th 4286 84.4%
2017 79.24 737th 4329 83.0%
2018 69.12 1071st 4359 75.4%
2019 69.76 1077th 4479 76.0%
2021 57.74 1628th 4578 64.4%
2022 60.50 1571st 4581 65.7%
2023 68.37 1234th 4647 73.4%
2024 62.98 1445th 4675 69.1%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.69 553rd 1046 47.1%
2019 29.16 864th 1112 22.3%
2021 32.81 706th 961 26.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.94 2105th 3226 34.7%
2019 64.51 861st 3333 74.2%
2021 37.39 2225th 3446 35.4%
2022 36.09 2427th 3487 30.4%
2023 42.04 2123rd 3556 40.3%
2024 46.80 1805th 3638 50.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.78 198th 3558 94.4%
2019 88.53 148th 3684 96.0%
2021 43.12 1818th 3799 52.1%
2022 44.26 1972nd 3952 50.1%
2023 41.73 2168th 4086 46.9%
2024 32.69 3069th 4261 28.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.62 1456th 4264 65.9%
2019 61.59 1265th 4309 70.6%
2021 38.76 2815th 4451 36.8%
2022 46.17 2421st 4477 45.9%
2023 43.14 2664th 4521 41.1%
2024 50.97 2122nd 4560 53.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.65 1511th 4306 64.9%
2019 63.75 1297th 4348 70.2%
2021 51.47 1949th 4499 56.7%
2022 61.12 1513th 4561 66.8%
2023 68.27 1165th 4588 74.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.00 1195th 3106 61.5%
2019 67.36 1003rd 3184 68.5%
2021 60.40 1378th 3006 54.2%
2022 57.87 1519th 2958 48.6%
2023 70.61 772nd 2980 74.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.15 2644th 4240 37.6%
2019 59.05 1388th 4295 67.7%
2021 42.11 2415th 4331 44.2%
2022 26.12 3728th 4461 16.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.79 794th 4319 81.6%
2019 72.64 911th 4357 79.1%
2021 62.57 1365th 4498 69.7%
2022 59.14 1646th 4563 63.9%
2023 64.93 1356th 4585 70.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.24 202nd 1005 79.9%
2019 32.07 805th 1009 20.2%
2022 31.98 766th 957 20.0%
2023 48.76 606th 1015 40.3%
2024 51.33 601st 1035 41.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.10 649th 2483 73.9%
2019 58.50 832nd 2515 66.9%
2021 64.96 563rd 2444 77.0%
2022 70.59 465th 2421 80.8%
2023 77.60 323rd 2443 86.8%
2024 70.62 466th 2421 80.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.13 2051st 4168 50.8%
2019 58.92 1451st 4188 65.4%
2021 40.11 2568th 4329 40.7%
2022 39.14 2807th 4376 35.9%
2023 45.62 2380th 4401 45.9%
2024 41.84 2632nd 4431 40.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.18 996th 3127 68.1%
2019 65.49 949th 3142 69.8%
2021 46.32 1642nd 3082 46.7%
2022 55.56 1350th 3082 56.2%
2023 61.58 1150th 3106 63.0%
2024 52.83 1473rd 3078 52.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Nelson Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1)
0%

0%

0%

0%

100%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, May 28, 2010

Open Quote Since my children were transferred to LA Nelson, their test scores have gone down and they do not demonstrate a great grasp of the materials. I am doubtful they will be ready when they are advanced to Middle School. My son went from passing his TAKS tests to failing them. A huge drop in test scores from third grade to fourth. My daughter is now lagging on her reading scores and math scores.

Denton ISD has a poor record and seems to be maintaining that standard with LA Nelson. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Nelson Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 246 78 10 134 7 n/a n/a 0 475
2009 296 100 13 131 6 n/a n/a 0 546
2010 314 96 11 154 6 n/a n/a 0 581
2011 327 80 18 154 6 0 3 0 588
2012 349 80 17 159 6 1 8 0 620
2013 361 99 25 157 6 2 14 0 664
2014 371 86 26 160 5 2 17 0 667
2015 357 80 36 156 4 0 22 0 655
2016 333 82 26 147 1 1 26 0 616
2017 362 76 26 145 1 1 26 0 637
2018 354 75 28 154 1 1 20 0 633
2019 360 70 37 171 3 3 14 0 658
2020 319 57 34 179 3 0 14 0 606
2021 283 68 25 172 2 0 27 0 577
2022 271 54 25 187 2 0 36 0 575
2023 221 60 23 174 3 1 38 0 520
2024 214 65 25 184 1 1 34 0 524

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nelson Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 475 36.1 13.2 33.1
2009 546 38.5 14.2 33.5
2010 581 42.3 13.7 34.9
2011 588 40.9 14.3 32.8
2012 620 40.9 15.1 33.9
2013 664 41.0 16.1 31.6
2014 667 42.9 15.5 32.1
2015 655 44.0 14.8 33.6
2016 616 45.0 13.6 33.8
2017 637 47.3 13.4 28.3
2018 633 45.0 14.0 32.4
2019 658 43.3 15.1 36.3
2020 606 44.0 13.7 38.3
2021 577 41.2 14.0 40.9
2022 575 42.8 13.4 41.7
2023 520 41.0 12.6 42.3
2024 524 39.0 13.4 41.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nelson Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 475 36.1 13.2 33.1
2009 546 38.5 14.2 33.5
2010 581 42.3 13.7 34.9
2011 588 40.9 14.3 32.8
2012 620 40.9 15.1 33.9
2013 664 41.0 16.1 31.6
2014 667 42.9 15.5 32.1
2015 655 44.0 14.8 33.6
2016 616 45.0 13.6 33.8
2017 637 47.3 13.4 28.3
2018 633 45.0 14.0 32.4
2019 658 43.3 15.1 36.3
2020 606 44.0 13.7 38.3
2021 577 41.2 14.0 40.9
2022 575 42.8 13.4 41.7
2023 520 41.0 12.6 42.3
2024 524 39.0 13.4 41.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nelson Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $388 (4.4%) $8,404 (95.6%) $8,792
2020 $278 (3.0%) $8,961 (97.0%) $9,239
2021 $1,282 (12.4%) $9,085 (87.6%) $10,367

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nelson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1077th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1234th of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Nelson Elementary)4361
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))4451
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nelson Elementary)4145
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Denton Independent School District (Isd))4841
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Nelson Elementary)5253
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))4747
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nelson Elementary)6354
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Denton Independent School District (Isd))5345
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Nelson Elementary)6658
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))6057
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nelson Elementary)6655
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Denton Independent School District (Isd))6348
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Nelson Elementary)5449
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Denton Independent School District (Isd))5332
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students658520
 21%
African American7060
 14.3%
American Indian33
Asian3723
 37.8%
Hispanic171174
 1.8%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White360221
 38.6%
Two or More Races1438
 171.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.3%42.3%
 6%


Schools Near Nelson Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Nelson Elementary

Students at Nelson Elementary are 41% White, 35% Hispanic, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 524 students attended Nelson Elementary.

Nelson Elementary ranks 1445th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


Rate Nelson Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Nelson Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 2498 milliseconds.