- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Van Alstyne, TX
John and Nelda Partin El
Federal NCES profile for John and Nelda Partin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484389004981
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John and Nelda Partin El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Van Alstyne · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John and Nelda Partin El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John and Nelda Partin El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Van Alstyne, TX.
School address
District: Van Alstyne Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484389004981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
John and Nelda Partin El grew from 516 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 484389004981 · Van Alstyne, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 13.4:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Alstyne H S (729 students)
John and Nelda Partin El grew from 516 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
John and Nelda Partin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Van Alstyne H
Van Alstyne H S
729 students
- Bob and Lola S
Bob and Lola Sanford El
562 students
- This school
John and Nelda Partin El
483 students
- Van Alstyne J
Van Alstyne J H
405 students
What this shows John and Nelda Partin El reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How John and Nelda Partin El compares
John and Nelda Partin El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 72% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, John and Nelda Partin 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 John and Nelda Partin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Alstyne H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bob and Lola Sanford El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Alstyne J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John and Nelda Partin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about John and Nelda Partin El
How many students attend John and Nelda Partin El?
John and Nelda Partin El has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Van Alstyne, TX. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John and Nelda Partin El?
The student-teacher ratio at John and Nelda Partin El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John and Nelda Partin El?
17.2% of students at John and Nelda Partin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John and Nelda Partin El?
The largest demographic group at John and Nelda Partin El is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Van Alstyne, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John and Nelda Partin El?
John and Nelda Partin El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 John and Nelda Partin El rank among public schools in Van Alstyne?
By Resource Investment Index, John and Nelda Partin El ranks #1 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 John and Nelda Partin El, Van Alstyne Isd also operates Van Alstyne H S (729 students), Bob and Lola Sanford El (562 students), and Van Alstyne J H (405 students). See the Van Alstyne Isd district page for the complete list.