Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Denton ISD

Nelson Elementary

3909 Teasley Ln, Denton, TX 76210 · (940) 369-1400

C
72 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 9 points from 2025Down from a B (81) in 2025.
519students
12.7students per teacher
95.6%attendance
17thof 27 Denton ISD elementary schools
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CBABCCCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Nelson Elementary has earned an A in 2 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 · 75

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 70

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

Closing the gapsD · 66

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Nelson 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 level77%
Meets grade level53%
Denton ISD elementary schools: 44.3%
Masters grade level23%

Students and teachers

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

519students in 2024–25About the same as the year before
12.7students per teacher41 full-time teachers
19average class sizeDenton ISD elementary schools: 18.7
9.5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$64,248average teacher base pay
38.9%from low-income familiesDenton ISD elementary schools: 49%
11.2%English learners
7.5%in gifted & talented
10.6%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 39.9%Hispanic 34.5%African American 12.5%Two or More Races 7.7%Asian 4.8%

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 Nelson Elementary.

ApprovedSouth Branch Library on Ryan RoadDate TBD · 0.4 mi away ProposedI-35E interchange at Lake Sharon/DobbsDate TBD · 1.2 mi away Under constructionI-35E/Mayhill Road interchangeMid 2029 · 1.4 mi away

Nearby schools

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

CHouston ElementaryDenton ISD · 79 · 0.0 mi BMcNair ElementaryDenton ISD · 80 · 1.5 mi AHawk ElementaryDenton ISD · 90 · 1.6 mi BRyan ElementaryDenton ISD · 81 · 1.8 mi CFred Hill ElementaryDenton ISD · 74 · 2.1 mi CPecan Creek ElementaryDenton ISD · 71 · 2.3 mi PConnections Wellness GroupPrivate · 5–12 · 0.8 mi PTrinity Learning CenterPrivate · PK–K · 1.5 mi PCorinth Montessori SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 1.8 mi
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Questions about Nelson Elementary

What is Nelson Elementary’s TEA rating?

Nelson 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 B (81) in 2025.

What grades does Nelson Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Denton ISD, at 3909 Teasley Ln in Denton.

How many students go to Nelson Elementary?

519 students in 2024–25, about the same as the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 17th of 27 Denton ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 7% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Nelson 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.