RHODES EL

RHODES EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the VAN ISD school district, located in VAN, TX with about 389 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, RHODES EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

RHODES ELementary School is a public school located in Van, Texas, and is part of the Van Independent School District. Serving students in the early elementary grades, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a close-knit community setting. As a key part of the Van school system, it emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment for young learners.

The school is situated in the heart of Van, reflecting the small-town values and community spirit characteristic of East Texas. By prioritizing foundational skills such as literacy, mathematics, and character education, RHODES ELementary aims to prepare its students for their transition into the intermediate levels of the district. The faculty and staff generally focus on fostering student engagement and maintaining a nurturing atmosphere that supports the specific developmental needs of elementary-aged children.

For more information, contact RHODES EL at (903) 963-8386 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

449 E TEXAS ST
VAN, TX 75790-0697
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RHODES EL is a public Title I school in VAN, TX with about 389 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
VAN ISD
Total Students:
389
Teachers:
23.57
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 389 students

White
67.6%
Hispanic/Latino
23.4%
Black or African American
4.1%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.