Van Alstyne Elementary School
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 481 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-4
- Ranks 1031st out of 4,319 elementary schools in TX.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Mrs Terry Billups
- Fax: (903) 482-8896
- Website: vanalstyneisd.org
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Van Alstyne Independent School District (ISD)
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,676
- Graduation Rate: 84.5%
- Dropout Rate: 2.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.6
- Enrolled Students: 1,360
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 481
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 32.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 238 (49.5%)
- Females: 243 (50.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 38 (7.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 104 (21.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 142 (29.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.6% |
| Black | 18 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 7.9% |
| White | 421 | 87.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 19 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 84 | 17.5% |
| 1st Grade | 81 | 16.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 104 | 21.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 86 | 17.9% |
| 4th Grade | 107 | 22.2% |
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
15.6
District:
13.5
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
18.8%
District:
22.6%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
7.8%
District:
12.4%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
48.4%
District:
40.9%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
25.0%
District:
20.9%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$66,959
District:
$63,971
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$43,748
District:
$43,141
State:
$48,263
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$35,150
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$40,168
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$45,575
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$47,774
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Van Alstyne Elementary School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on October 01, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - My grandaughter attends VA Elementary and loves it! They offer basketball, soccer, cheerleading, flootball, etc to the small children. They have welcomed us with open arms & not clannish as some small school districts seem to be. We love the Fighting Panthers!
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