Nesmith El
Lavon, TX · Community ISD · Grades PK-5
2,769th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 37%▼ Declining
Nesmith El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nesmith El 2,769th 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 37% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2019 to 37th in 2025 — declining.
Nesmith El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 222 students tested
Nesmith El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 590 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.6% | 43.4% | ▼ 17.2 pts | |
| Black | 5.3% | 31.4% | ▲ 26.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 30.7% | 14.9% | ▼ 15.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 4.9% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 4.4% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Nesmith El
Typical home value $351K in zip 75166 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Nesmith El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Mary Lou Dodson ElCommunity ISD · 0.7 mi away2,108th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 45% - 10Celia Hays ElRockwall ISD · 3.6 mi away319th of 4,406
ELA 83% · Math 68% - 10Sherry and Paul Hamm ElRockwall ISD · 3.8 mi away334th of 4,406
ELA 82% · Math 68% - 10Nebbie Williams ElRockwall ISD · 3.8 mi away119th of 4,406
ELA 88% · Math 78% - 10P M Akin ElWylie ISD · 4.8 mi away351st of 4,406
ELA 75% · Math 74% - 8Miss May Vernon ElRoyse City ISD · 5.2 mi away1,068th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 59% - 10Wally Watkins ElWylie ISD · 5.2 mi away150th of 4,406
ELA 82% · Math 82% - 5Mcclendon ElCommunity ISD · 5.3 mi away2,286th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nesmith El in?
Nesmith El is part of the Community ISD district in Lavon, Texas.
Is Nesmith El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nesmith El 2,769th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Nesmith El?
White 43%, Black 31%, Hispanic 15%, Two or more races 5% (590 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nesmith El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75166 is $351K 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.