Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Community ISD

Nesmith Elementary

801 Presidents Blvd, Lavon, TX 75166 · (972) 843-6100

C
72 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 2 points of 2025 (C 74).
507students
15.3students per teacher
93.6%attendance
5thof 5 Community ISD elementary schools
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CCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Nesmith Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 71

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 66

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 73

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Nesmith Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Community ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level68%
Meets grade level41%
Community ISD elementary schools: 42.6%
Masters grade level15%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

507students in 2024–25Down 14% from 587 the year before
15.3students per teacher33 full-time teachers
17.2average class sizeCommunity ISD elementary schools: 19.7
3.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$69,723average teacher base pay
50.1%from low-income familiesCommunity ISD elementary schools: 53.6%
15.6%English learners
5.7%in gifted & talented
21.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 37.7%African American 37.7%Hispanic 13.8%Asian 4.9%Two or More Races 4.9%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Community ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Nesmith Elementary.

Under constructionElevonSelling now · 1.0 mi away ProposedFM 2755 widening, SH 78 to CR 541Date TBD · 1.1 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CMary Lou Dodson ElementaryCommunity ISD · 77 · 0.8 mi PWylie Preparatory AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 3.1 mi
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Questions about Nesmith Elementary

What is Nesmith Elementary’s TEA rating?

Nesmith Elementary earned a C (72 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (74) in 2025.

What grades does Nesmith Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Community ISD, at 801 Presidents Blvd in Lavon.

How many students go to Nesmith Elementary?

507 students in 2024–25, down 14% from 587 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Nesmith Elementary compare with other Community ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 5th of 5 Community ISD elementary schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Nesmith Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Community ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.