At a glance
Reported students
483
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
483
John and Nelda Partin El: 483 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 446
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about John and Nelda Partin El
John and Nelda Partin El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Van Alstyne. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Van Alstyne ISD. NCES reports 483 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.4%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking John and Nelda Partin El
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.1%
- Hispanic23.4%
- Black2.9%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Van Alstyne ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bob and Lola Sanford El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
562 reported students
Van Alstyne Middle
Middle · Grades 05–06
433 reported students
Van Alstyne J H
Middle · Grades 07–08
405 reported students
Van Alstyne H S
High · Grades 09–12
729 reported students
Public schools near John and Nelda Partin El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob and Lola Sanford El Elementary · Van Alstyne ISD | PK–04 | 562 | 1.9 mi |
| Joe K Bryant El Elementary · Anna ISD | PK–05 | 861 | 2 mi |
| Rosamond-Sherley El Elementary · Anna ISD | PK–05 | 793 | 3.6 mi |
| Lorenzo Dow Hendricks El Elementary · Anna ISD | PK–05 | — | 3.6 mi |
| Sue Evelyn Rattan El Elementary · Anna ISD | PK–05 | 706 | 4.5 mi |
| Judith L Harlow El Elementary · Anna ISD | PK–05 | 731 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John and Nelda Partin El
What grades does John and Nelda Partin El serve?
John and Nelda Partin El reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Van Alstyne ISD.
How many students attend John and Nelda Partin El?
John and Nelda Partin El reported 483 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 446 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John and Nelda Partin El?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 483 students and 34.15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John and Nelda Partin El a public, charter, or magnet school?
John and Nelda Partin El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Van Alstyne ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John and Nelda Partin El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John and Nelda Partin El in?
John and Nelda Partin El is part of Van Alstyne ISD, based in Van Alstyne, TX, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John and Nelda Partin El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bob and Lola Sanford El (1.9 mi), Joe K Bryant El (2 mi), Rosamond-Sherley El (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.