- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Helotes, TX
Beard El
Federal NCES profile for Beard El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483312009471
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beard El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Helotes · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Beard El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beard El ranks #3 of 4 schools in Helotes, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Beard El shrank from 590 students in 2022-23 to 559 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 483312009471 · Helotes, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 13.9:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Beard El shrank from 590 students in 2022-23 to 559 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Beard El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brennan H S
Brennan H S
2,965 students
- Harlan H S
Harlan H S
2,778 students
- Clark H S
Clark H S
2,750 students
- Taft H S
Taft H S
2,670 students
- Brandeis H S
Brandeis H S
2,657 students
- This school 499
Beard El
499 students
What this shows Beard El reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beard El compares
Beard El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 81% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,632
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.3%
White 30.3%
Asian 11.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Beard El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northside Isd reports $10,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beard El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beard El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beard El
How many students attend Beard El?
Beard El has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Helotes, TX. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beard El?
The student-teacher ratio at Beard El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beard El?
11.7% of students at Beard El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beard El?
The largest demographic group at Beard El is Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment, in Helotes, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beard El?
Beard El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beard El rank among schools in Helotes?
By Resource Investment Index, Beard El ranks #3 of 4 schools in Helotes, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Helotes on the city page.
What other schools are in Northside Isd?
Besides Beard El, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Harlan H S (2,778 students), and Clark H S (2,750 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.