Enrollment
302
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · East Bernard, TX
East Bernard H S
Federal NCES profile for East Bernard H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481783001553
👥 S:T ratio 60
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Bernard H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in East Bernard · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Bernard H S has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Bernard H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in East Bernard, TX.
School address
District: East Bernard Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481783001553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Bernard H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Bernard H S
East Bernard H S is a mid-sized high school in East Bernard, Texas, enrolling 302 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, East Bernard H S is leaner than roughly 89% of Texas schools and 31% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 302 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 466 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #25, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
East Bernard Isd also operates East Bernard El (380 students) and East Bernard J H (314 students) alongside East Bernard H S.
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 H S compares
East Bernard H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$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 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 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 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, East Bernard H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Bernard Isd, which includes East Bernard H S.
$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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bernard El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bernard J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Bernard H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high 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 (~302 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Bernard H S
How many students attend East Bernard H S?
East Bernard H S has 302 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Bernard, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Bernard H S?
The student-teacher ratio at East Bernard H S is 10.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% 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 H S?
33.4% of students at East Bernard H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Bernard H S?
The largest demographic group at East Bernard H S is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in East Bernard, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Bernard H S?
East Bernard H S has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Bernard H S rank among public schools in East Bernard?
By Resource Investment Index, East Bernard H S ranks #1 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 H S a good school?
East Bernard H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. 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 H S, East Bernard Isd also operates East Bernard El (380 students) and East Bernard J H (314 students). See the East Bernard Isd district page for the complete list.
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