Enrollment
402
Elementary
DISTRICT 615 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VAN ISD·NCES 484392004984
Rhodes Elementary School
449 E TEXAS ST, VAN, TX 75790 · (903) 963-8770 · Van Zandt County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL402 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
64%
256 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 76 | 19% |
| Kindergarten | 158 | 39% |
| Grade 1 | 168 | 42% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within VAN ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Rhodes Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes Elementary School this school | 402 | 63.7% | N/A |
| Ann Whitney Elementary School HAMILTON | 382 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| Springtown Reno Elementary School AZLE | 382 | 63.6% | 43.3% |
| Chandler Elementary School CHANDLER | 396 | 63.6% | 45.8% |
| Ore City Elementary School ORE CITY | 377 | 67.4% | 37.1% |
| Rains Intermediate School EMORY | 360 | 64.2% | 34.5% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Rhodes Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Van Zandt County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 402 | #3,467 of 4,938 | #6 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.7:1 | #3,727 of 4,622 | #10 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.8% | #2,523 of 4,628 | #4 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 63.7% | #2,934 of 4,789 | #5 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.3% | #1,099 of 1,307 | #8 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
402
+52 (+15%) vs 2020
-51% since 1990-91, when it was 814
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
was 16.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 402 | 24.1 | 16.7:1 | 64% (256) |
| 2023-24 | 369 | 24 | 15.4:1 | 69% (253) |
| 2022-23 | 392 | 25 | 15.7:1 | 64% (250) |
| 2020-21 | 350 | 21 | 16.7:1 | 60% (211) |
| 2017-18 | 389 | 23.6 | 16.5:1 | 58% (227) |
| 2015-16 | 411 | 26 | 15.8:1 | 62% (256) |
| 2010-11 | 789 | 53 | 14.9:1 | 60% (475) |
| 2000-01 | 461 | 32 | 14.4:1 | 49% (228) |
| 1990-91 | 814 | 46 | 17.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rhodes Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (389 to 402); teachers up 2% (23.6 to 24.1).
About Rhodes Elementary School
Rhodes Elementary School is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as an elementary school in VAN, Texas. A total of 402 students attend the school, which covers pre-K through 1. The average for elementary schools in Texas is about 519 students, so this school is 23% smaller than average.
VAN ISD has 2,358 students in 4 schools, and Rhodes Elementary School is one of those schools.
Rhodes Elementary School is 66% White by enrollment. Beyond that, enrollment is 28% Hispanic, 3% Black, and 3% multiracial. In Van Zandt County overall, about 84% of residents are White. Rhodes Elementary School's diversity index is 49%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school reported 24.1 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 16.7:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. Eligible students account for 64% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program.
Federal survey data for Van Zandt County show that the median household income is $69,475, about 20% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. Van Zandt County is home to 29 public schools and about 10,738 public school students.
The closest public school to Rhodes Elementary School is Van High School, about 0.8 miles away. Rhodes Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles.
The federal government classifies Rhodes Elementary School's location as Rural: Distant.
Enrollment has grown by 52 students since 2020-21, to 402.
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Van Zandt County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
62,649
Census ACS
Median income
$69,475
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
29
10,738 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in VAN ISD
- Van Middle SchoolElementary · 828 students
- Van High SchoolHigh · 768 students
- Van Junior High SchoolMiddle · 360 students
- Van Intermediate SchoolCombined
Other schools in VAN
- Van Middle SchoolElementary · 828 students
- Van High SchoolHigh · 768 students
- Van Junior High SchoolMiddle · 360 students
- Van Intermediate SchoolCombined
Other Rhodes Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 2 states are named Rhodes Elementary. Rhodes Elementary School is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- Rhodes Elementary SchoolSAN ANTONIO, TX · 492 students
- Rhodes Elementary SchoolRiver Grove, IL · 499 students
Nearby schools
- Van High School0.8 mi · 768
- Van Middle School0.9 mi · 828
- Van Junior High School1.0 mi · 360
- Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-Service Center11.2 mi · 12
- Grand Saline Elementary School11.9 mi · 299
- Grand Saline Intermediate School12.0 mi · 244
Frequently asked questions
About Rhodes Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Rhodes Elementary School?
Rhodes Elementary School enrolls approximately 402 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Rhodes Elementary School serve?
Rhodes Elementary School serves grades PK-01.
How many teachers does Rhodes Elementary School have?
Rhodes Elementary School employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.7:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Rhodes Elementary School?
At Rhodes Elementary School, the student body is approximately 66% White, 28% Hispanic, 3% Black, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Rhodes Elementary School?
Rhodes Elementary School is overseen by VAN ISD in Van Zandt County.
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