Enrollment
405
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Van Alstyne J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Van Alstyne J H
Van Alstyne J H is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Van Alstyne, Texas, enrolling 405 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.4% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Texas average.
With 405 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 393 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #211.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 Van Alstyne J H.
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 Van Alstyne J H compares
Van Alstyne J H on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,584
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Alstyne Isd, which includes Van Alstyne J H.
$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 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
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle 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 (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Van Alstyne on the city page.
Is Van Alstyne J H a good school?
Van Alstyne J H earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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