At a glance
Reported students
499
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
565
Beard El: 499 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 638
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about Beard El
Beard El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Helotes. It is one of 128 current school records connected to Northside ISD. NCES reports 499 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (49.3%) and White (30.3%). English learners represent 8.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Beard El
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.53
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.3%
- Hispanic49.3%
- Black4%
- Asian11.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Northside ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rhodes El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
492 reported students
Blattman El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
492 reported students
Carson El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
488 reported students
Colonies North El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
513 reported students
Kuentz El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
517 reported students
Cody El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
480 reported students
Public schools near Beard El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 426 | 2 mi |
| Steubing El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 436 | 2.1 mi |
| Scobee El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 470 | 2.1 mi |
| Helotes El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 316 | 2.1 mi |
| Kuentz El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 517 | 2.2 mi |
| Carnahan El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 528 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Beard El
What grades does Beard El serve?
Beard El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Northside ISD.
How many students attend Beard El?
Beard El reported 499 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 638 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Beard El?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 499 students and 36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Beard El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Beard El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northside ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Beard El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
12% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Beard El in?
Beard El is part of Northside ISD, based in San Antonio, TX, which operates 128 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Beard El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include May El (2 mi), Steubing El (2.1 mi), Scobee El (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.