- HOUSTON EL reported a higher students per counselor than NELSON EL (517:1 vs. 468:1).
- HOUSTON EL reported a higher gifted & talented than NELSON EL (60 vs. 30).
- NELSON EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than HOUSTON EL (4 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
HOUSTON EL reported a higher chronically absent students than NELSON EL (57 vs. 55).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
HOUSTON EL reported a higher gifted & talented than NELSON EL (60 vs. 30).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
NELSON EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than HOUSTON EL (4 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
HOUSTON EL reported a higher students per counselor than NELSON EL (517:1 vs. 468:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
HOUSTON EL
$11,484.06
NELSON EL
$11,484.06
Local revenue share
HOUSTON EL
77.8%
NELSON EL
77.8%
State revenue share
HOUSTON EL
13.8%
NELSON EL
13.8%
Federal revenue share
HOUSTON EL
8.3%
NELSON EL
8.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
HOUSTON EL
17.4%
NELSON EL
17.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Denton County
$108,185
Denton County
$108,185
Poverty rate
Denton County
7%
Denton County
7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Denton County
48.4%
Denton County
48.4%
Unemployment rate
Denton County
3.7%
Denton County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.