Enrollment
1,978
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
131.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vanguard Rembrandt compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vanguard Rembrandt
Vanguard Rembrandt is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Pharr, Texas, enrolling 1,978 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,978 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #128.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Vanguard Academy also operates Vanguard Beethoven (1,782 students) and Vanguard Mozart (1,236 students) alongside Vanguard Rembrandt.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Vanguard Rembrandt compares
Vanguard Rembrandt on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,567
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vanguard Academy, which includes Vanguard Rembrandt.
$13,567
Per student
-1%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.4%
State 69.5%
Federal 29.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,782
- 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
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,978 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Vanguard Rembrandt a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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