- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Van, TX
Rhodes El
Federal NCES profile for Rhodes El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484392004984
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rhodes El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Van · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rhodes El has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rhodes El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Van, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Rhodes El shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 484392004984 · Van, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 16.8:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Middle (828 students)
Rhodes El shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rhodes El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Van Middle
Van Middle
828 students
- Van H S
Van H S
768 students
- This school
Rhodes El
402 students
- Van J H
Van J H
360 students
- Van Int 321
Van Int
321 students
What this shows Rhodes El reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rhodes El compares
Rhodes El is a shrinking 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,235
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 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Rhodes El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Van Isd reports $11,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rhodes El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rhodes El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rhodes El
How many students attend Rhodes El?
Rhodes El has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Van, TX. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rhodes El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rhodes El is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rhodes El?
59.9% of students at Rhodes El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rhodes El?
The largest demographic group at Rhodes El is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Van, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rhodes El?
Rhodes El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Rhodes El rank among public schools in Van?
By Resource Investment Index, Rhodes El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Van, 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 on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Isd?
Besides Rhodes El, Van Isd also operates Van Middle (828 students), Van H S (768 students), and Van J H (360 students). See the Van Isd district page for the complete list.