- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Van Zandt-Guinn El
Federal NCES profile for Van Zandt-Guinn El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481970001866
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Zandt-Guinn El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #100 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Zandt-Guinn El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Zandt-Guinn El ranks #100 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970001866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Van Zandt-Guinn El shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 481970001866 · Fort Worth, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 15.3:1 · 93.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Van Zandt-Guinn El shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Van Zandt-Guinn El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- This school 366
Van Zandt-Guinn El
366 students
What this shows Van Zandt-Guinn El reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Zandt-Guinn El compares
Van Zandt-Guinn 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,690
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.9%
African American 42.6%
White 3.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Van Zandt-Guinn El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Zandt-Guinn El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Zandt-Guinn El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Van Zandt-Guinn El
How many students attend Van Zandt-Guinn El?
Van Zandt-Guinn El has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Zandt-Guinn El?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Zandt-Guinn El is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Zandt-Guinn El?
93.5% of students at Van Zandt-Guinn El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Zandt-Guinn El?
The largest demographic group at Van Zandt-Guinn El is Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Zandt-Guinn El?
Van Zandt-Guinn El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Zandt-Guinn El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Zandt-Guinn El ranks #100 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Van Zandt-Guinn El, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.