RHODES EL

402 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

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.

402

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RHODES EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	111
Black	11
Two or More	11
American Indian	4

White
265 (65.9%)
Hispanic
111 (27.6%)
Black
11 (2.7%)
Two or More
11 (2.7%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	VAN ISD
Phone:	(903)963-8770
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 76

Kindergarten 158

Grade 1 168