Vanguard Rembrandt in Pharr, TX

At a glance

Reported students

1,978

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

118.15

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Texas other enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 695 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

1,142

Vanguard Rembrandt: 1,978 reported students.

State peer staffing position

76th percentile

16.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. 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: 1,803
Teachers (FTE): 119.3
Student–teacher ratio: 15.1:1

What the reported data says about Vanguard Rembrandt

Vanguard Rembrandt is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Pharr. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Vanguard Academy. NCES reports 1,978 students for 2024–25.

Among 695 combined / other schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 195 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above the Texas median of 11.8:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (99%) and White (0.7%). English learners represent 43.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Vanguard Rembrandt

1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 118.15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 43.2%
Students with disabilities: 4.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 83.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 5
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0.2
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0.7%
Hispanic99%
Black0.2%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0.1%

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

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

9 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Vanguard Beethoven

Other · Grades PK–12

1,782 reported students

Vanguard Mozart

Other · Grades PK–12

1,236 reported students

Vanguard Van Gogh

Other · Grades PK–10

1,048 reported students

Vanguard Picasso

Elementary · Grades PK–05

572 reported students

Vanguard Monet

Elementary · Grades PK–06

198 reported students

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Public schools near Vanguard Rembrandt

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
Psja Early Start Other · Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD	PK–PK	527	1 mi
Vanguard Van Gogh Other · Charter · Vanguard Academy	PK–10	1,048	2.4 mi
Vanguard Mozart Other · Charter · Vanguard Academy	PK–12	1,236	4.5 mi
Instr/Guid Center Other · McAllen ISD	06–11	60	5.1 mi
Southwest Key Program Other · McAllen ISD	04–12	1	5.6 mi
Vanguard Beethoven Other · Charter · Vanguard Academy	PK–12	1,782	6.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Vanguard Rembrandt

What grades does Vanguard Rembrandt serve?

Vanguard Rembrandt reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Vanguard Academy.

How many students attend Vanguard Rembrandt?

Vanguard Rembrandt reported 1,978 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 695 Texas combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,803 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Vanguard Rembrandt?

The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 1,978 students and 118.15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Vanguard Rembrandt a public, charter, or magnet school?

Vanguard Rembrandt is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Vanguard Rembrandt students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

83.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Vanguard Rembrandt in?

Vanguard Rembrandt is part of Vanguard Academy, based in Edinburg, TX, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Vanguard Rembrandt?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Psja Early Start (1 mi), Vanguard Van Gogh (2.4 mi), Vanguard Mozart (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.