Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

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Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary ranks 1971 st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Alvin, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of around 640. The school is part of the Alvin Independent School District, which is ranked 333 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state and district averages. While the school's 6th grade Mathematics proficiency rate (73.91%) was significantly higher than both the Alvin ISD (40.09%) and Texas state (37.1%) averages, its proficiency rates in other grades and subjects were generally lower than the district and state. The school's performance on STAAR assessments has fluctuated over the past few years, with some grades and subjects showing improvement while others have declined. Notably, the school has a strong Gifted and Talented program, ranking in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools for this student subgroup.

Compared to nearby schools within the Alvin ISD, such as Mark Twain Elementary, Bill Hasse Elementary, and Melba Passmore Elementary, Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary generally has higher statewide rankings and academic performance, with the exception of Melba Passmore Elementary, which stands out with stronger performance. Schools outside the Alvin ISD, such as Louis G Lobit Elementary and Elva C Lobit Middle in the Dickinson ISD, also show varying levels of academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

14400 County Rd 185
Alvin, TX 77511

(281) 388-1130

District: Alvin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1971^st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,573

Students who attend Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Fairview J H

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 664

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.2%

Hispanic:

43.4%

Asian:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary ranks better than 57.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 13^th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (45.2%), Hispanic (43.4%), Asian (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary is 15.8. 13 elementary schools in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary is $9,573. 13 elementary schools in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary 1971^st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Asian students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Alvin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Alvin Independent School District (Isd) 333^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	44.08	2349^th	4578	48.7%
2022	49.25	2193^rd	4581	52.1%
2023	54.09	1940^th	4647	58.3%
2024	53.00	1971^st	4675	57.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	50.08	1467^th	3446	57.4%
2022	52.76	1484^th	3487	57.4%
2023	64.34	958^th	3556	73.1%
2024	51.21	1580^th	3638	56.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	37.27	2235^th	3799	41.2%
2022	42.56	2100^th	3952	46.9%
2023	38.45	2422^nd	4086	40.7%
2024	30.26	3238^th	4261	24.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	47.08	2241^st	4451	49.7%
2022	51.10	2078^th	4477	53.6%
2023	59.99	1520^th	4521	66.4%
2024	62.62	1321^st	4560	71.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	41.51	2500^th	4499	44.4%
2022	43.46	2558^th	4561	43.9%
2023	59.62	1594^th	4588	65.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	73.93	729^th	3006	75.7%
2023	72.32	606^th	2980	79.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.92	2894^th	4331	33.2%
2022	49.66	2118^th	4461	52.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	45.56	2230^th	4498	50.4%
2022	54.56	1903^rd	4563	58.3%
2023	47.59	2291^st	4585	50.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	13.16	888^th	967	8.2%
2022	7.15	928^th	957	3.0%
2023	24.15	883^rd	1015	13.0%
2024	25.49	896^th	1035	13.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	27.53	3408^th	4329	21.3%
2022	44.62	2471^st	4376	43.5%
2023	55.87	1722^nd	4401	60.9%
2024	54.82	1778^th	4431	59.9%

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Rank History for White students at Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	41.19	1887^th	3082	38.8%
2022	41.35	1982^nd	3082	35.7%
2023	35.37	2180^th	3106	29.8%
2024	41.37	1943^rd	3078	36.9%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	295	6	56	226	1	30	614
2021	303	13	54	234	1	30	635
2022	302	16	49	218	0	27	612
2023	298	16	41	260	1	24	640
2024	300	16	37	288	0	23	664

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	614	39.2	15.6	56
2021	635	43.1	14.7	62.8
2022	612	44.4	13.7	60
2023	640	41.2	15.5	61.9
2024	664	42.0	15.8	63.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	614	39.2	15.6	56
2021	635	43.1	14.7	62.8
2022	612	44.4	13.7	60
2023	640	41.2	15.5	61.9
2024	664	42.0	15.8	63.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$728 (9.0%)	$7,385 (91.0%)	$8,113
2021	$503 (5.3%)	$9,070 (94.7%)	$9,573

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14400 County Rd 185	Alvin	77511	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 388-1130	664	42	15.8	63.6%	300 (45.2%)	16 (2.4%)	288 (43.4%)	37 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.5%)	53	1971^st of 4675 public elementary schools	57.8%		54.1	1940^th of 4647 public elementary schools	58.3%	31								52.8	46.9	53.7	43.9	40.0	30.1	73.9	29.6	$9,573	$503	$9,070
Alvin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Westpark Dr	Alvin	77511	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 585-2511	678	46	14.7	79.5%	195 (28.8%)	21 (3.1%)	438 (64.6%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)	49.8	2166^th of 4675 public elementary schools	53.7%		36.1	3031^st of 4647 public elementary schools	34.8%	865	15.8	23.1	33.3	22.2	0.0	60.0	0.0	48.3	43.8	45.9	45.5	34.9	43.3	85.7	27.0	$10,624	$497	$10,126
Melba Passmore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 E Kost Rd	Alvin	77511	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 585-6696	600	41	14.5	72.3%	267 (44.5%)	11 (1.8%)	300 (50.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.0%)	67.9	1204^th of 4675 public elementary schools	74.2%		65.2	1369^th of 4647 public elementary schools	70.5%	165								57.4	58.6	58.9	38.3	59.8	30.4	50.0	48.3	$11,628	$614	$11,014
R L Stevenson Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	4715 Mustang Rd	Alvin	77511	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 585-2353	478	34	14.1	77.6%	162 (33.9%)	17 (3.6%)	275 (57.5%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)								(n/a)																$11,316	$532	$10,784
Walt Disney Elementary	Public	3-5	5000 Mustang Rd	Alvin	77511	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 585-2378	452	34	13.3	73.5%	186 (41.2%)	11 (2.4%)	243 (53.8%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	55.6	1831^st of 4675 public elementary schools	60.8%		62.3	1492^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	67.9%	339	7.1	18.2		7.1	18.2			47.8	39.7	66.7	39.9	39.7	41.6	91.9	32.0	$11,777	$507	$11,271
Bill Hasse Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 E House St	Alvin	77511	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 585-3397	619	44	14.0	75.8%	214 (34.6%)	34 (5.5%)	338 (54.6%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (4.0%)	31.6	3336^th of 4675 public elementary schools	28.6%		34.7	3107^th of 4647 public elementary schools	33.1%	229								31.9	40.7	42.7	26.6	35.8	19.7	52.4	26.0	$10,033	$571	$9,463
Hood-Case Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 Hts Rd	Alvin	77511	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 585-5786	688	46	14.9	70.2%	212 (30.8%)	10 (1.5%)	447 (65.0%)	10 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (1.0%)	38.6	2890^th of 4675 public elementary schools	38.2%		47.9	2300^th of 4647 public elementary schools	50.5%	590	0.0							41.5	46.7	45.5	28.6	33.3	29.3	70.8	24.2	$10,338	$533	$9,804
Louis G Lobit Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	1251 W Fm 517	League City	77511	Galveston County	Dickinson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 229-7600	762	46	16.6	42.8%	270 (35.4%)	111 (14.6%)	301 (39.5%)	33 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (5.8%)								(n/a)								57.5			47.1					$10,142	$798	$9,343
Elva C Lobit Middle	Public	4-5	1251 W Fm 517	League City	77511	Galveston County	Dickinson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 229-7700	618	41	15.0	50.8%	209 (33.8%)	128 (20.7%)	232 (37.5%)	19 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (4.5%)	46.4	2385^th of 4675 public elementary schools	49.0%					(n/a)		20.0			20.0				45.7	50.0		43.1	45.8		20.5	$11,701	$962	$10,739
Mark Twain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	345 Kendall Crest Dr	Alvin	77511	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 585-5318	672	48	13.8	78.1%	133 (19.8%)	20 (3.0%)	507 (75.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)	45.6	2449^th of 4675 public elementary schools	47.6%		34.4	3127^th of 4647 public elementary schools	32.7%	678	10.0	40.0		14.3	0.0			51.4	45.1	45.7	36.0	38.7	19.1	67.6	27.9	$10,723	$607	$10,116

Frequently Asked Questions about Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary

What schools do graduates of Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fairview J H

What is the racial makeup of Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary?

Students at Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary are 45% White, 43% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary a good school?

Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary ranks 1971^st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary in?

Alvin Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 664 students attended Bob And Betty Nelson Elementary.

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