- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Van Alstyne, TX
Bob and Lola Sanford El
Federal NCES profile for Bob and Lola Sanford El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484389013507
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bob and Lola Sanford El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Van Alstyne · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bob and Lola Sanford El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bob and Lola Sanford El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Van Alstyne, TX.
School address
District: Van Alstyne Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484389013507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Bob and Lola Sanford El held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 484389013507 · Van Alstyne, TX Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 14.8:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Alstyne H S (729 students)
Bob and Lola Sanford El held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bob and Lola Sanford El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Van Alstyne H
Van Alstyne H S
729 students
- This school
Bob and Lola Sanford El
562 students
- John and Nelda
John and Nelda Partin El
483 students
- Van Alstyne J
Van Alstyne J H
405 students
What this shows Bob and Lola Sanford El reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bob and Lola Sanford El compares
Bob and Lola Sanford El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,552
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 4.3%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Bob and Lola Sanford El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Van Alstyne Isd reports $9,552 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bob and Lola Sanford El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Alstyne H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John and Nelda Partin El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Alstyne J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bob and Lola Sanford El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bob and Lola Sanford El
How many students attend Bob and Lola Sanford El?
Bob and Lola Sanford El has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Van Alstyne, TX. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bob and Lola Sanford El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bob and Lola Sanford El is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bob and Lola Sanford El?
22.7% of students at Bob and Lola Sanford El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bob and Lola Sanford El?
The largest demographic group at Bob and Lola Sanford El is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Van Alstyne, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bob and Lola Sanford El?
Bob and Lola Sanford El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bob and Lola Sanford El rank among public schools in Van Alstyne?
By Resource Investment Index, Bob and Lola Sanford El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Van Alstyne, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Van Alstyne Isd?
Besides Bob and Lola Sanford El, Van Alstyne Isd also operates Van Alstyne H S (729 students), John and Nelda Partin El (483 students), and Van Alstyne J H (405 students). See the Van Alstyne Isd district page for the complete list.