Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Denton ISD

McNair Elementary

1212 Hickory Creek Rd, Denton, TX 76210 · (940) 369-3600

B
80 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 8 points from 2025Still a B, with a lower score than 2025 (88).
596students
13.9students per teacher
95.4%attendance
8thof 27 Denton ISD elementary schools
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BCCCAABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

McNair Elementary has earned an A in 1 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 · 79

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 81

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

Closing the gapsC · 79

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

How students did on STAAR

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

Approaches grade level80%
Meets grade level57%
Denton ISD elementary schools: 44.3%
Masters grade level34%

Students and teachers

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

596students in 2024–25Up 5% from 565 the year before
13.9students per teacher43 full-time teachers
19.1average class sizeDenton ISD elementary schools: 18.7
9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$64,331average teacher base pay
53.4%from low-income familiesDenton ISD elementary schools: 49%
38.9%English learners
7.6%in gifted & talented
9.6%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 52.3%White 34.4%African American 6.9%Two or More Races 4.9%Asian 1.5%

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 Denton ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

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

ApprovedSouth Branch Library on Ryan RoadDate TBD · 1.6 mi away

Nearby schools

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

BRyan ElementaryDenton ISD · 81 · 1.3 mi CHouston ElementaryDenton ISD · 79 · 1.5 mi CFred Hill ElementaryDenton ISD · 74 · 1.5 mi CNelson ElementaryDenton ISD · 72 · 1.5 mi AHawk ElementaryDenton ISD · 90 · 2.1 mi ABlanton ElementaryDenton ISD · 91 · 2.2 mi PConnections Wellness GroupPrivate · 5–12 · 1.8 mi PTrinity Learning CenterPrivate · PK–K · 2.1 mi PCorinth Montessori SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 2.9 mi
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Questions about McNair Elementary

What is McNair Elementary’s TEA rating?

McNair Elementary earned a B (80 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (88) in 2025.

What grades does McNair Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Denton ISD, at 1212 Hickory Creek Rd in Denton.

How many students go to McNair Elementary?

596 students in 2024–25, up 5% from 565 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does McNair Elementary compare with other Denton ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 8th of 27 Denton ISD elementary schools (tied with 2 others). 7% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to McNair Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Denton 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.