Enrollment
562
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bob and Lola Sanford El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bob and Lola Sanford El
Bob and Lola Sanford El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Van Alstyne, Texas, enrolling 562 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.7% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Texas average.
With 562 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 729 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #321.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 562 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Van Alstyne Isd spends $9,584 per pupil, 30% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Van Alstyne Isd also operates Van Alstyne H S (729 students) and John and Nelda Partin El (483 students) alongside Bob and Lola Sanford El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bob and Lola Sanford El compares
Bob and Lola Sanford El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,584
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Alstyne Isd, which includes Bob and Lola Sanford El.
$9,584
Per student
-30%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.2%
State 34.3%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~562 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Van Alstyne on the city page.
Is Bob and Lola Sanford El a good school?
Bob and Lola Sanford El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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