Excellent
#1549 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 18% in state
Beard EL
Elementary School · Northside ISD · Helotes, TX
A Northside ISD elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8725 SONOMA PKWY, Helotes, TX 78023
- Math 73% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beard EL score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beard EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,103/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Helotes), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$129,701
Median home value
$393,800
Median rent
$1,570/mo
College educated
56.2%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Atonement Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Great Hearts InvictusCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 784 | Compare → |
| May ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Childrens Lighthouse HelotesPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.1 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Northside ISD
- Schools in district
- 126
- Rank in district
- #9 of 122
- District spending per student
- $10,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beard EL is listed in NORTHSIDE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beard EL
Beard EL is a public elementary school in Helotes, TX, part of Northside ISD, serving approximately 559 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,549 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beard EL
What grades does Beard EL serve?
Beard EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Beard EL?
Beard EL has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beard EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Beard EL is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beard EL rank in TX?
Beard EL ranks #1,549 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Beard EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Beard EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Beard EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beard EL has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Beard EL a charter school?
No, Beard EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beard EL a Title I school?
No, Beard EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beard EL?
15.6% of students at Beard EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (210) 397-6600
- Area population (ZIP 78023)
- 28,585
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78023; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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