- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Van Alstyne, TX
Van Alstyne J H
Federal NCES profile for Van Alstyne J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484389004983
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Alstyne J H earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Van Alstyne · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Alstyne J H has class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Alstyne J H ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Van Alstyne, TX.
School address
District: Van Alstyne Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484389004983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Van Alstyne J H grew from 539 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 484389004983 · Van Alstyne, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 11.6:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Alstyne H S (729 students)
Van Alstyne J H grew from 539 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Van Alstyne J H 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
- John and Nelda
John and Nelda Partin El
483 students
- This school
Van Alstyne J H
405 students
What this shows Van Alstyne J H reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Alstyne J H compares
Van Alstyne J H 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 70% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Texas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Van Alstyne J H 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 Van Alstyne J H 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John and Nelda Partin El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Alstyne J H'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
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Alstyne J H
How many students attend Van Alstyne J H?
Van Alstyne J H has 405 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Van Alstyne, TX. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Alstyne J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Alstyne J H is 11.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% 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 Van Alstyne J H?
18.4% of students at Van Alstyne J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Alstyne J H?
The largest demographic group at Van Alstyne J H is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Van Alstyne, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Alstyne J H?
Van Alstyne J H has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Van Alstyne J H rank among public schools in Van Alstyne?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Alstyne J H ranks #3 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 J H, Van Alstyne Isd also operates Van Alstyne H S (729 students), Bob and Lola Sanford El (562 students), and John and Nelda Partin El (483 students). See the Van Alstyne Isd district page for the complete list.