- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Van Alstyne, TX
Van Alstyne H S
Federal NCES profile for Van Alstyne H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484389004982
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Alstyne H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Van Alstyne · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Alstyne H S has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Alstyne H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Van Alstyne, TX.
School address
District: Van Alstyne Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484389004982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Van Alstyne H S grew from 632 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 484389004982 · Van Alstyne, TX High · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 16.6:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bob and Lola Sanford El (562 students)
Van Alstyne H S grew from 632 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Van Alstyne H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Van Alstyne H S
729 students
- Bob and Lola S
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 Van Alstyne H S reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Alstyne H S compares
Van Alstyne H S 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 72% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 4.1%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Van Alstyne H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Van Alstyne H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob and Lola Sanford El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John and Nelda Partin El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Alstyne J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Alstyne H S'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 high 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 (~729 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Van Alstyne H S
How many students attend Van Alstyne H S?
Van Alstyne H S has 729 students enrolled. It is a high school in Van Alstyne, TX. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Alstyne H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Alstyne H S is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Alstyne H S?
17.4% of students at Van Alstyne H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Alstyne H S?
The largest demographic group at Van Alstyne H S is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Van Alstyne, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Alstyne H S?
Van Alstyne H S 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 Van Alstyne H S rank among public schools in Van Alstyne?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Alstyne H S 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 Van Alstyne H S, Van Alstyne Isd also operates Bob and Lola Sanford El (562 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.