Enrollment
483
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John and Nelda Partin El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at John and Nelda Partin El
John and Nelda Partin El is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Van Alstyne, Texas, enrolling 483 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.2% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Texas average.
With 483 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 514 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #189.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 Bob and Lola Sanford El (562 students) alongside John and Nelda Partin 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 John and Nelda Partin El compares
John and Nelda Partin 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,584
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Alstyne Isd, which includes John and Nelda Partin 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 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
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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 (~483 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Van Alstyne on the city page.
Is John and Nelda Partin El a good school?
John and Nelda Partin El earns 49/100 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 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.
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