- Enrollment
- 1,782
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pharr, TX
Vanguard Rembrandt
Federal NCES profile for Vanguard Rembrandt, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480019508649Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vanguard Rembrandt earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 25
- schools in Pharr · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Vanguard Rembrandt has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Rembrandt ranks #4 of 25 schools in Pharr, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+92 students YoY
Vanguard Rembrandt held near 1,965 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+92 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 131.1 → 122.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+92 students YoY 480019508649 · Pharr, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
1,978 enr · 15.1:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Vanguard Beethoven (1,782 students)
Vanguard Rembrandt held near 1,965 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+92 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 131.1 → 122.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Vanguard Rembrandt in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Vanguard Picas 572
Vanguard Picasso
572 students
What this shows Vanguard Rembrandt reports 1,978 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vanguard Rembrandt compares
Vanguard Rembrandt held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,978 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,978
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.0%
White 0.7%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Vanguard Rembrandt is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Rembrandt Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Beethoven | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Mozart | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Van Gogh | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Picasso | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vanguard Rembrandt'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 (~1,978 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vanguard Rembrandt
How many students attend Vanguard Rembrandt?
Vanguard Rembrandt has 1,978 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pharr, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,873 (2022-23) → 1,965 (2023-24), nearly flat (+92).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Rembrandt?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Rembrandt is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vanguard Rembrandt?
73.5% of students at Vanguard Rembrandt are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vanguard Rembrandt?
The largest demographic group at Vanguard Rembrandt is Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment, in Pharr, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vanguard Rembrandt?
Vanguard Rembrandt has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Rembrandt rank among schools in Pharr?
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Rembrandt ranks #4 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 Rembrandt, Vanguard Academy also operates Vanguard Beethoven (1,782 students), Vanguard Mozart (1,236 students), and Vanguard Van Gogh (1,048 students). See the Vanguard Academy district page for the complete list.