Enrollment
314
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Bernard, TX
East Bernard J H
Federal NCES profile for East Bernard J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481783005457
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Bernard J H earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in East Bernard · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Bernard J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Bernard J H ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Bernard, TX.
School address
District: East Bernard Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481783005457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Bernard J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Bernard J H
East Bernard J H is a mid-sized elementary school in East Bernard, Texas, enrolling 314 students.
At 15:1, 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 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 314 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 531 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #391, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1047 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
East Bernard Isd also operates East Bernard El (380 students) and East Bernard H S (302 students) alongside East Bernard J H.
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 J H compares
East Bernard J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 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 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, East Bernard J H 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 J H.
$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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bernard El | 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 J H'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
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary 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 (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Bernard J H
How many students attend East Bernard J H?
East Bernard J H has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Bernard, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Bernard J H?
The student-teacher ratio at East Bernard J H is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Bernard J H?
34.8% of students at East Bernard J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Bernard J H?
The largest demographic group at East Bernard J H is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in East Bernard, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Bernard J H?
East Bernard J H has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 J H rank among public schools in East Bernard?
By Resource Investment Index, East Bernard J H ranks #3 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 J H a good school?
East Bernard J H earns 47/100 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 J H, East Bernard Isd also operates East Bernard El (380 students) and East Bernard H S (302 students). See the East Bernard Isd district page for the complete list.
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