- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Van, TX
Van Middle
Federal NCES profile for Van Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484392011810
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Van · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Middle has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Van, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+321 students YoY
Van Middle grew from 512 students in 2022-23 to 833 in 2023-24 (+62.7%).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 57.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+321 students YoY 484392011810 · Van, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 25.9:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Van H S (768 students)
Van Middle grew from 512 students in 2022-23 to 833 in 2023-24 (+62.7%). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 57.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Van Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Van Middle
828 students
- Van H S
Van H S
768 students
- Rhodes El
Rhodes El
402 students
- Van J H
Van J H
360 students
- Van Int 321
Van Int
321 students
What this shows Van Middle reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Middle compares
Van Middle 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 76% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 76% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.0%
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 828 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Van Middle 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 Van Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rhodes El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~828 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Middle
How many students attend Van Middle?
Van Middle has 828 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Van, TX. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), up 321.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Middle is 25.9:1, which is 76% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Middle?
50.4% of students at Van Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Middle?
The largest demographic group at Van Middle is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Van, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Middle?
Van Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Van?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Middle ranks #5 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 Van Middle, Van Isd also operates Van H S (768 students), Rhodes El (402 students), and Van J H (360 students). See the Van Isd district page for the complete list.