Enrollment
380
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Bernard, TX
East Bernard El
Federal NCES profile for East Bernard El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481783001552
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Bernard El earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in East Bernard · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Bernard El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Bernard El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in East Bernard, TX.
School address
District: East Bernard Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481783001552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Bernard El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Bernard El
East Bernard El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in East Bernard, Texas, enrolling 380 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 380 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 884 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #71, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
East Bernard Isd also operates East Bernard J H (314 students) and East Bernard H S (302 students) alongside East Bernard El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Bernard El compares
East Bernard El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,425
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, East Bernard El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Bernard Isd, which includes East Bernard El.
$11,425
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 44.7%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Bernard El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bernard J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Bernard H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Bernard El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Bernard El
How many students attend East Bernard El?
East Bernard El has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Bernard, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Bernard El?
The student-teacher ratio at East Bernard El is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 East Bernard El?
43.3% of students at East Bernard El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Bernard El?
The largest demographic group at East Bernard El is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in East Bernard, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Bernard El?
East Bernard El has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Bernard El rank among public schools in East Bernard?
By Resource Investment Index, East Bernard El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in East Bernard, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Bernard on the city page.
Is East Bernard El a good school?
East Bernard El earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in East Bernard Isd?
Besides East Bernard El, East Bernard Isd also operates East Bernard J H (314 students) and East Bernard H S (302 students). See the East Bernard Isd district page for the complete list.
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