Nelson Elementary School

L.A Nelson Elementary is one of the premier elementary schools in South Denton.

L.A Nelson Elementary is graded an B+ according to Niche.com.

L.A Nelson Elementary is newly build and serves the South Denton area with exceptional programs.

L.A Nelson Elementary creates a safe and vibrant learning space in South Denton.

L.A Nelson Elementary is perfect for students in South Denton to prepare for middle school.

L.A Nelson Elementary has a traditional outdoor track.

L.A Nelson Elementary has four square and basketball courts.

Nelson Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

3909 Teasley Ln, Denton, TX

South Denton Neighborhood

Denton Independent School District

527 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Erika Timmons

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
50%

Reading Proficiency
60%

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

60%

Math Proficiency

50%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 41	Full Time Teachers 41
Teachers in First or Second Year 7.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

575:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.2%	Female 46.8%
White 39.9%	Hispanic 34.5%
Black 12.5%	Two or more races 7.7%
Asian 4.8%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

8/8/2022

My daughter attends Nelson and she loves it!! The teachers are warm and welcoming. Every single teacher she's had went above and beyond to make sure she grew academically but also socially. They did an amazing job building relationships and was always so friendly and welcoming. I love Nelson Element...

1.0 parent

6/24/2022

This was the worst experience I have ever had. My child's teacher was HORRIBLE there was no communication and the principal will not hold any accountability. We never received any graded work from child's teacher, we never knew what was going on in the classroom and the teacher ruined my child's sel...

5.0 parent

6/29/2020

Great school! Great staff! All of my girls have been going there the last several years

4.0 parent

12/16/2013

My son went here for Kinder in 2010-11. Our experience was great, and Mrs. D was a wonderful instructor. Everyone was so kind and the facility was new and very nicely planned out.

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List Price Range

$286K - $1.3M

Homes For Sale

124

Average Home Value

$430,369

Median Lot Size

8,276 Sq Ft

% Renters

48%

Average Household Income

$105,106

% of College Grads

43.4%

Median Age

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2,405 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

46.9%

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Wheeler Ridge Playground

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Nelson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Denton, TX and is served by the Denton Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 527 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Nelson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $430,369. Discover additional schools in the area, like Guyer High School, Denton Co J J a E P, Denton Co J J a E P, and more. Learn more about what Denton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Nelson Elementary School.

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