Nelson El
Denton, TX · Denton ISD · Grades PK-5
1,503rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 66%▼ Declining
Nelson El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nelson El 1,503rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 66% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 72th in 2019 to 66th in 2025 — declining.
Nelson El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 238 students tested
Nelson El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 524 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.6% | 40.8% | ▼ 14.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.0% | 35.1% | ▲ 11.1 pts | |
| Black | 12.9% | 12.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 6.5% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Asian | 3.9% | 4.8% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Nelson El
Typical home value $394K in zip 76210 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Nelson El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Houston ElDenton ISD · 1.1 mi away1,559th of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 46% - 8Mcnair ElDenton ISD · 1.5 mi away1,091st of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 61% - 9Hawk ElDenton ISD · 1.6 mi away632nd of 4,406
ELA 73% · Math 63% - 7Ryan ElDenton ISD · 1.8 mi away1,367th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 54% - 9Denton Classical AcademyTexas College Preparatory Academies · 2.2 mi away · charter737th of 4,406
ELA 73% · Math 58% - 7Pecan Creek ElDenton ISD · 2.3 mi away1,558th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 50% - 2Borman ElDenton ISD · 3 mi away3,917th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 27% - 1Rivera ElDenton ISD · 3.2 mi away3,980th of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nelson El in?
Nelson El is part of the Denton ISD district in Denton, Texas.
Is Nelson El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nelson El 1,503rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Nelson El?
White 41%, Hispanic 35%, Black 12%, Two or more races 7% (524 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nelson El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76210 is $394K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.