District Overview
Located at 549 E. Texas St. in Van, Texas, Van Independent School District (Van ISD) is an active, traditional public school district serving families in a rural distant setting within East Texas. Operating across four dedicated instructional campuses, the district delivers a complete academic pipeline spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. During the 2024–2025 academic year, Van ISD serves a total enrollment of 2,358 students, maintaining a balanced student body that includes 1,208 male and 1,150 female pupils. The district’s student body reflects a diverse community composition, including predominant populations of White (1,552 students) and Hispanic (615 students) learners, as well as multiracial, Black, Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander students.

To support its student body, Van ISD employs a substantial staffing force of approximately 675 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This educational workforce is anchored by nearly 320 FTE teachers, over 40 instructional aides, and more than 310 support staff members who manage administrative, facility, and student support services. This extensive staffing infrastructure allows the district to offer targeted instructional support and individualized attention across all grade levels. Families, community members, and educational researchers can learn more about Van ISD's programs and operational resources by visiting their administrative headquarters in Van, exploring their website at www.vanisd.org, or calling (903) 963-8710.
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Total Schools
2,358
Total Students
319.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN ISD
Demographic Student Count
White1,552
Hispanic615
Black70
Asian10
Two or More101
American Indian9
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,552 (65.8%)
  • Hispanic
    615 (26.1%)
  • Two or More
    101 (4.3%)
  • Black
    70 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    10 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in VAN ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:2,358*
Teachers (FTE):319.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.4
Schools in VAN ISD
Found 5 Schools
402 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st
768 Students
High School 9th - 12th
321 Students
Elementary School 2nd - 3rd
360 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
828 Students
Elementary School 2nd - 6th