NELSON EL

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**Nelson Elementary School**, located at 3909 Teasley Lane in Denton, Texas, is a public school serving students in the Denton Independent School District. As a neighborhood campus, it plays a central role in the local community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children. The school is known for its commitment to the district’s mission of empowering students to achieve their full potential through comprehensive instruction and community engagement.

Beyond the classroom, Nelson Elementary emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience, encouraging participation in academics, arts, and physical education. By maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding Denton community, Nelson Elementary strives to create a stable, encouraging atmosphere that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

520

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NELSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	174
Black	60
Asian	23
Two or More	38
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
221 (42.5 %)
Hispanic
174 (33.5 %)
Black
60 (11.5 %)
Two or More
38 (7.3 %)
Asian
23 (4.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DENTON ISD
Phone:	(940)369-1400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NELSON EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NELSON EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	47.3%
Male	274	52.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th