- Enrollment
- 1,978
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pharr, TX
Vanguard Picasso
Federal NCES profile for Vanguard Picasso, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480019512828Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vanguard Picasso earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 25
- schools in Pharr · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vanguard Picasso has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Picasso ranks #9 of 25 schools in Pharr, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Vanguard Picasso grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 480019512828 · Pharr, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
572 enr · 16.3:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Vanguard Rembrandt (1,978 students)
Vanguard Picasso grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Vanguard Picasso in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vanguard Rembr
Vanguard Rembrandt
1,978 students
- Vanguard Beeth
Vanguard Beethoven
1,782 students
- Vanguard Mozar
Vanguard Mozart
1,236 students
- Vanguard Van G
Vanguard Van Gogh
1,048 students
- This school 572
Vanguard Picasso
572 students
What this shows Vanguard Picasso reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vanguard Picasso compares
Vanguard Picasso 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.7%
White 1.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Vanguard Picasso is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Picasso Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Rembrandt | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Beethoven | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Mozart | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Van Gogh | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vanguard Picasso's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,782
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~572 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vanguard Picasso
How many students attend Vanguard Picasso?
Vanguard Picasso has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pharr, TX. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Picasso?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Picasso is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vanguard Picasso?
78.9% of students at Vanguard Picasso are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vanguard Picasso?
The largest demographic group at Vanguard Picasso is Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment, in Pharr, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vanguard Picasso?
Vanguard Picasso has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Picasso rank among schools in Pharr?
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Picasso ranks #9 of 25 schools in Pharr, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pharr on the city page.
What other schools are in Vanguard Academy?
Besides Vanguard Picasso, Vanguard Academy also operates Vanguard Rembrandt (1,978 students), Vanguard Beethoven (1,782 students), and Vanguard Mozart (1,236 students). See the Vanguard Academy district page for the complete list.