- Enrollment
- 1,978
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edinburg, TX
Vanguard Beethoven
Federal NCES profile for Vanguard Beethoven, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480019513536Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vanguard Beethoven earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 39
- schools in Edinburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vanguard Beethoven has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Beethoven ranks #6 of 39 schools in Edinburg, TX.
School address
District: Vanguard Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480019513536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+190 students YoY
Vanguard Beethoven grew from 1,524 students in 2022-23 to 1,714 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 96.3 → 106.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+190 students YoY 480019513536 · Edinburg, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
1,782 enr · 18.6:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Vanguard Rembrandt (1,978 students)
Vanguard Beethoven grew from 1,524 students in 2022-23 to 1,714 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 96.3 → 106.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Vanguard Beethoven in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vanguard Rembr
Vanguard Rembrandt
1,978 students
- This school
Vanguard Beethoven
1,782 students
- Vanguard Mozar
Vanguard Mozart
1,236 students
- Vanguard Van G
Vanguard Van Gogh
1,048 students
- Vanguard Picas 572
Vanguard Picasso
572 students
What this shows Vanguard Beethoven reports 1,782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vanguard Beethoven compares
Vanguard Beethoven 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,782 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,782
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$14,937
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.4%
White 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.2, Vanguard Beethoven is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vanguard Academy reports $14,937 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vanguard Beethoven Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Rembrandt | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Mozart | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Van Gogh | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Picasso | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vanguard Beethoven's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,782 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vanguard Beethoven
How many students attend Vanguard Beethoven?
Vanguard Beethoven has 1,782 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edinburg, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,524 (2022-23) → 1,714 (2023-24), up 190.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Beethoven?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Beethoven is 18.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vanguard Beethoven?
62.9% of students at Vanguard Beethoven are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vanguard Beethoven?
The largest demographic group at Vanguard Beethoven is Hispanic or Latino at 98.4% of enrollment, in Edinburg, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vanguard Beethoven?
Vanguard Beethoven has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Vanguard Beethoven rank among schools in Edinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Beethoven ranks #6 of 39 schools in Edinburg, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Edinburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Vanguard Academy?
Besides Vanguard Beethoven, Vanguard Academy also operates Vanguard Rembrandt (1,978 students), Vanguard Mozart (1,236 students), and Vanguard Van Gogh (1,048 students). See the Vanguard Academy district page for the complete list.