Van Vleck Elementary

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Van Vleck Elementary ranks 1917 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Van Vleck Elementary is a public elementary school serving 303 students in grades PK-5 in the Van Vleck Independent School District, located in Van Vleck, Texas. The school has a diverse student population, with 50.5% White, 4.95% African American, 38.61% Hispanic, and 5.61% two or more races.

Van Vleck Elementary generally performs better than the state average on STAAR tests, particularly in 5th grade reading and math. For example, in 2023-2024, 56.16% of 5th graders were proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 53.96%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.76% to 60.06% over the past 3 years, which is higher than the state average. Interestingly, the racial makeup of the school has shifted over the past 3 years, with the percentage of White students decreasing and the percentage of Hispanic students increasing.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Barrow Elementary and West Columbia Elementary, Van Vleck Elementary generally outperforms on STAAR tests. The school also spends significantly more per student ($12,760 in 2020-2021) compared to nearby schools like Newgulf Elementary ($8,913 in 2020-2021) and Markham Elementary ($8,727 in 2020-2021), which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. Notably, Markham Elementary, part of the Tidehaven Independent School District, stands out as a high-performing school with over 80% proficiency in 5th grade reading and math, despite having a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

178 S 4th St
Van Vleck, TX 77482-0015

(979) 323-5040

District: Van Vleck Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1917^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,760

Students who attend Van Vleck Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Van Vleck Junior High School
High:	Van Vleck High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 458

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.5%

Hispanic:

35.4%

African American:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Van Vleck Elementary ranks better than 59% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.92. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.5%), Hispanic (35.4%), African American (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Van Vleck Elementary is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Van Vleck Elementary employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Van Vleck Elementary is $12,760.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Van Vleck Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Vleck Elementary 1917^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Van Vleck Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Van Vleck Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Van Vleck Independent School District (Isd) 315^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Van Vleck Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Van Vleck Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.92	1917^th	4675	59.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Van Vleck Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	10.11	3570^th	3638	1.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Van Vleck Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	25.10	3562^nd	4261	16.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Van Vleck Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	52.77	2004^th	4560	56.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Van Vleck Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.83	856^th	2421	64.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Van Vleck Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.11	2417^th	4431	45.5%

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Rank History for White students at Van Vleck Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	49.54	1635^th	3078	46.9%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Van Vleck Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	183	84	0	53	0	n/a	n/a	320
1990	233	113	0	67	0	n/a	n/a	413
1991	204	97	0	66	0	n/a	n/a	367
1992	191	89	0	64	0	n/a	n/a	344
1993	178	95	0	69	0	n/a	n/a	342
1994	182	80	0	67	0	n/a	n/a	329
1995	198	78	0	61	0	n/a	n/a	337
1996	198	78	0	61	0	n/a	n/a	337
1997	199	94	0	56	0	n/a	n/a	349
1998	187	87	0	58	0	n/a	n/a	332
1999	165	63	0	64	0	n/a	n/a	292
2000	177	53	0	60	0	n/a	n/a	290
2001	192	54	0	66	0	n/a	n/a	312
2002	169	53	0	58	0	n/a	n/a	280
2003	169	53	0	58	0	n/a	n/a	280
2004	173	52	0	65	0	n/a	n/a	290
2005	183	45	0	66	0	n/a	n/a	294
2006	163	51	0	57	0	n/a	n/a	271
2007	172	46	0	60	0	n/a	n/a	278
2008	179	48	0	56	2	n/a	n/a	285
2009	172	45	1	69	0	n/a	n/a	287
2010	201	51	1	69	0	n/a	n/a	322
2011	170	30	2	86	0	0	19	307
2012	155	20	2	89	0	0	15	281
2013	137	23	0	82	0	0	15	257
2014	124	28	0	83	0	0	13	248
2015	125	33	1	76	0	0	14	249
2016	155	35	1	95	2	0	8	296
2017	178	35	1	90	3	0	7	314
2018	174	24	1	104	0	0	12	315
2019	174	34	1	98	0	0	9	316
2020	183	37	1	106	1	0	8	336
2021	160	31	0	123	2	0	12	328
2022	176	21	0	115	0	0	13	325
2023	153	15	0	117	1	0	17	303
2024	245	29	1	162	1	0	20	458

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Van Vleck Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	320	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	413	23.0	17.9	n/a
1991	367	23.5	15.6	n/a
1992	344	21.9	15.7	36.6
1993	342	21.0	16.3	57.6
1994	329	21.2	15.5	47.4
1995	337	21.1	16.0	41.8
1996	337	21.1	16.0	41.8
1997	349	21.3	16.4	49.9
1998	332	22.9	14.5	45.2
1999	292	22.0	13.3	59.6
2000	290	20.9	13.9	53.4
2001	312	22.4	13.9	58.7
2002	280	20.0	14.0	57.9
2003	280	20.0	14.0	57.9
2004	290	21.9	13.2	60
2005	294	23.0	12.8	65
2006	271	23.0	11.8	61.6
2007	278	23.0	12.1	54.3
2008	285	22.3	12.8	52.6
2009	287	22.5	12.7	52.3
2010	322	23.8	13.5	61.2
2011	307	22.3	13.7	68.4
2012	281	17.8	15.7	66.9
2013	257	17.4	14.7	64.6
2014	248	19.4	12.7	61.7
2015	249	19.0	13.1	63.9
2016	296	19.0	15.5	59.1
2017	314	18.7	16.7	60.2
2018	315	19.3	16.3	63.8
2019	316	21.1	14.9	61.1
2020	336	19.5	17.2	56
2021	328	21.7	15.0	60.1
2022	325	19.4	16.7	57.8
2023	303	19.2	15.7	57.8
2024	458	30.0	15.2	64.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Van Vleck Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	320	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	413	23.0	17.9	n/a
1991	367	23.5	15.6	n/a
1992	344	21.9	15.7	36.6
1993	342	21.0	16.3	57.6
1994	329	21.2	15.5	47.4
1995	337	21.1	16.0	41.8
1996	337	21.1	16.0	41.8
1997	349	21.3	16.4	49.9
1998	332	22.9	14.5	45.2
1999	292	22.0	13.3	59.6
2000	290	20.9	13.9	53.4
2001	312	22.4	13.9	58.7
2002	280	20.0	14.0	57.9
2003	280	20.0	14.0	57.9
2004	290	21.9	13.2	60
2005	294	23.0	12.8	65
2006	271	23.0	11.8	61.6
2007	278	23.0	12.1	54.3
2008	285	22.3	12.8	52.6
2009	287	22.5	12.7	52.3
2010	322	23.8	13.5	61.2
2011	307	22.3	13.7	68.4
2012	281	17.8	15.7	66.9
2013	257	17.4	14.7	64.6
2014	248	19.4	12.7	61.7
2015	249	19.0	13.1	63.9
2016	296	19.0	15.5	59.1
2017	314	18.7	16.7	60.2
2018	315	19.3	16.3	63.8
2019	316	21.1	14.9	61.1
2020	336	19.5	17.2	56
2021	328	21.7	15.0	60.1
2022	325	19.4	16.7	57.8
2023	303	19.2	15.7	57.8
2024	458	30.0	15.2	64.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Van Vleck Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,341 (10.0%)	$12,026 (90.0%)	$13,368
2020	$1,047 (9.1%)	$10,454 (90.9%)	$11,501
2021	$1,634 (12.8%)	$11,127 (87.2%)	$12,760

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Van Vleck Elementary

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Van Vleck Elementary)	45	55	10%
3rd Grade Reading (Van Vleck Independent School District (Isd))	45	55	10%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Van Vleck Elementary)	66	49	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Van Vleck Independent School District (Isd))	66	49	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	316	303	4.1%
African American	34	15	55.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	98	117	19.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	174	153	12.1%
Two or More Races	9	17	88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.1%	57.8%	3.3%

Schools Near Van Vleck Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Van Vleck Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	178 S 4th St	Van Vleck	77482	Matagorda County	Van Vleck Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 323-5040	458	30	15.2	64.6%	245 (53.5%)	29 (6.3%)	162 (35.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)	53.9	1917^th of 4675 public elementary schools	59.0%					(n/a)	42.0	49.4	56.2	38.3	38.1	50.7	38.4	$12,760	$1,634	$11,127
Tenie Holmes Elementary	Public	3-5	3200 5th St	Bay City	77414	Matagorda County	Bay City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 401-1400	758	41	18.3	78.5%	108 (14.2%)	96 (12.7%)	533 (70.3%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.0%)	26.2	3676^th of 4675 public elementary schools	21.4%		17.6	4147^th of 4647 public elementary schools	10.8%	471	30.8	31.5	34.5	23.1	41.0	30.3	19.8	$9,647	$1,159	$8,488
Cherry Elementary	Public	PK-K	2619 8th St	Bay City	77414	Matagorda County	Bay City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 401-1300	450	28	16.2	81.3%	65 (14.4%)	69 (15.3%)	299 (66.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.9%)								(n/a)								$10,908	$1,389	$9,519
Roberts Elementary	Public	1-2	4100 Hiram Brandon Dr	Bay City	77414	Matagorda County	Bay City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 401-1500	502	30	16.7	77.1%	71 (14.1%)	75 (14.9%)	336 (66.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)								(n/a)								$10,365	$1,039	$9,326
Sweeny Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	905 Sycamore	Sweeny	77480	Brazoria County	Sweeny Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 491-8300	890	57	15.5	63.5%	544 (61.1%)	72 (8.1%)	225 (25.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	44 (4.9%)	32.9	3251^st of 4675 public elementary schools	30.5%		29	3458^th of 4647 public elementary schools	25.6%	207	33.3	36.6	39.3	41.7	37.3	27.1	21.6	$11,253	$1,644	$9,609
Markham Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	299 Ave I N	Markham	77465	Matagorda County	Tidehaven Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 843-4340	257	16	16.0	58.4%	94 (36.6%)	14 (5.4%)	144 (56.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	95.3	173^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	96.3%		96.2	125^th of 4647 public elementary schools	97.3%	48	70.0	90.0	86.7	56.7	100.0	93.3	56.7	$11,370	$1,384	$9,986
Newgulf Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1867 Burning Stone	Boling	77420	Wharton County	Boling Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 657-2837	556	35	16.0	60.6%	219 (39.4%)	42 (7.6%)	277 (49.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.1%)	59	1635^th of 4675 public elementary schools	65.0%		46.8	2357^th of 4647 public elementary schools	49.3%	722	51.2	53.9	54.3	41.5	50.0	46.9	29.6	$8,913	$989	$7,924
West Columbia Elementary	Public	K-5	711 S Gray	West Columbia	77486	Brazoria County	Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 345-5147	693	42	16.5	55.7%	417 (60.2%)	43 (6.2%)	207 (29.9%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.0%)	50.4	2131^st of 4675 public elementary schools	54.4%		65.8	1351^st of 4647 public elementary schools	70.9%	780	42.1	34.4	60.2	41.2	44.9	53.1	23.9	$8,727	$1,039	$7,688
Wild Peach Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	3311 County Rd 353	Brazoria	77422	Brazoria County	Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 799-1700	295	20	14.6	83.7%	132 (44.7%)	16 (5.4%)	128 (43.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.8%)								(n/a)								$12,633	$1,554	$11,079
Barrow Elementary	Public	1-5	112 Gaines	Brazoria	77422	Brazoria County	Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 799-1700	378	29	13.0	76.2%	212 (56.1%)	26 (6.9%)	129 (34.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.1%)	41	2755^th of 4675 public elementary schools	41.1%		40.4	2762^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	40.6%	7	45.4	43.3	41.2	32.0	33.3	53.9	19.6	$10,178	$1,530	$8,647

Frequently Asked Questions about Van Vleck Elementary

Is Van Vleck Elementary a good school?

Van Vleck Elementary ranks 1917^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Van Vleck Elementary in?

Van Vleck Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Van Vleck Elementary?

Students at Van Vleck Elementary are 53% White, 35% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Van Vleck Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 458 students attended Van Vleck Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Van Vleck Elementary attend?

Students who attend Van Vleck Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Van Vleck Junior High School
High : Van Vleck High School

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