- Enrollment
- 2,636
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
The Bear Blvd School
Federal NCES profile for The Bear Blvd School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484110008641
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Bear Blvd School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #305 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
The Bear Blvd School has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Bear Blvd School ranks #305 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Spring Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484110008641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
The Bear Blvd School grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 484110008641 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 18.4:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,636 students)
The Bear Blvd School grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
The Bear Blvd School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,636 students
- Northbrook H S
Northbrook H S
2,398 students
- Stratford H S
Stratford H S
2,394 students
- Spring Woods H
Spring Woods H S
2,020 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle
1,236 students
- This school 257
The Bear Blvd School
257 students
What this shows The Bear Blvd School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Bear Blvd School compares
The Bear Blvd School is a growing 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,599
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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
White 12.8%
Asian 7.4%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, The Bear Blvd School is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Spring Branch Isd reports $12,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Bear Blvd School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northbrook H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stratford H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Woods H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Bear Blvd School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,394
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Bear Blvd School
How many students attend The Bear Blvd School?
The Bear Blvd School has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Bear Blvd School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Bear Blvd School is 18.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Bear Blvd School?
63.7% of students at The Bear Blvd School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Bear Blvd School?
The largest demographic group at The Bear Blvd School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Bear Blvd School?
The Bear Blvd School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Bear Blvd School rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, The Bear Blvd School ranks #305 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Branch Isd?
Besides The Bear Blvd School, Spring Branch Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,636 students), Northbrook H S (2,398 students), and Stratford H S (2,394 students). See the Spring Branch Isd district page for the complete list.