Nelson El
Denton, TX · Denton ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
1,503rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 66%▼ Declining
3909 TEASLEY LN, Denton, TX 76210
(940)369-1400NCES ID 481674011447Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 238 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 524 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2007, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.6% | 40.8% | ▼ 14.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.2% | 35.1% | ▲ 8.9 pts | |
| Black | 13.6% | 12.4% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 6.5% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 4.8% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2007. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $394K in zip 76210 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.