- Enrollment
- 1,978
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pharr, TX
Vanguard Van Gogh
Federal NCES profile for Vanguard Van Gogh, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480019514277Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vanguard Van Gogh earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 25
- schools in Pharr · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Texas
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Vanguard Van Gogh has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Van Gogh ranks #4 of 25 schools in Pharr, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+147 students YoY
Vanguard Van Gogh grew from 812 students in 2022-23 to 959 in 2023-24 (+18.1%).
Teacher FTE added 50.8 → 53.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+147 students YoY 480019514277 · Pharr, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
1,048 enr · 21:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Vanguard Rembrandt (1,978 students)
Vanguard Van Gogh grew from 812 students in 2022-23 to 959 in 2023-24 (+18.1%). Teacher FTE added 50.8 → 53.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Vanguard Van Gogh 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
- This school
Vanguard Van Gogh
1,048 students
- Vanguard Picas 572
Vanguard Picasso
572 students
What this shows Vanguard Van Gogh reports 1,048 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vanguard Van Gogh compares
Vanguard Van Gogh 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 43% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,048 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,048
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.2%
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 98.0%
White 1.8%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Vanguard Van Gogh 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 Van Gogh Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Rembrandt | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Beethoven | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Mozart | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Picasso | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vanguard Van Gogh'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
- 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 (~1,048 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vanguard Van Gogh
How many students attend Vanguard Van Gogh?
Vanguard Van Gogh has 1,048 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pharr, TX. CCD year-over-year: 812 (2022-23) → 959 (2023-24), up 147.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Van Gogh?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Van Gogh is 21:1, which is 43% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vanguard Van Gogh?
77.3% of students at Vanguard Van Gogh are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vanguard Van Gogh?
The largest demographic group at Vanguard Van Gogh is Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment, in Pharr, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vanguard Van Gogh?
Vanguard Van Gogh 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 Van Gogh rank among schools in Pharr?
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Van Gogh 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 Van Gogh, 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.