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Ryan Elementary School vs. Nelson Elementary School

Should you attend Ryan Elementary School or Nelson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Ryan Elementary School
201 W Ryan Rd
Denton, TX 76210
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Nelson Elementary School
3909 Teasley Ln
Denton, TX 76210
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Ryan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ryan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nelson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
678 students
524 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ryan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nelson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ryan Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nelson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ryan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nelson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ryan Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Denton Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Denton Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1165 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#1963 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ryan Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nelson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 10% in TX)
53%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ryan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nelson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ryan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nelson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ryan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nelson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ryan Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Nelson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
44
47
Kindergarten Students
116
72
Grade 1 Students
111
76
Grade 2 Students
104
85
Grade 3 Students
100
84
Grade 4 Students
100
68
Grade 5 Students
103
92

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ryan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nelson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
43%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ryan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nelson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ryan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nelson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
39%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ryan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nelson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ryan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nelson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ryan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Denton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nelson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Denton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ryan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Denton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nelson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Denton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ryan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Denton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nelson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Denton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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