BOB AND LOLA SANFORD EL

598 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**New Elementary (New EL)**, located at 549 Miller Ln in Van Alstyne, Texas, serves as a key educational facility within the rapidly growing Van Alstyne Independent School District (VAISD). As part of a district known for its small-town atmosphere and academic focus, this campus is designed to accommodate the rising student population in the area. The school emphasizes foundational learning and community involvement, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a supportive environment for early childhood and primary education.

The facility represents the district’s ongoing efforts to modernize its infrastructure to keep pace with North Texas’s expansion. By prioritizing small class sizes and a student-centered approach, New Elementary aims to foster both academic excellence and character development. Parents and residents view the campus as a hub for local growth, where the school works closely with families to ensure that young students receive a strong academic start in a safe, collaborative setting.

598

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOB AND LOLA SANFORD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	114
Black	11
Asian	20
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
433 (72.4 %)
Hispanic
114 (19.1 %)
Asian
20 (3.3 %)
Two or More
19 (3.2 %)
Black
11 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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 ALSTYNE ISD
Phone:	(903)482-8802
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 32

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 99