BEARD EL

590 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Beard Elementary School, located on Sonoma Parkway in Helotes, Texas, is a highly regarded primary education institution serving the Northside Independent School District (NISD). Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades PK through 5. It is frequently recognized for maintaining high standards of excellence, benefiting from the supportive, suburban environment of Helotes and a dedicated staff focused on fostering both intellectual and social-emotional growth in its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Beard Elementary is noted for its active parent-teacher involvement and a variety of enrichment opportunities that aim to develop well-rounded learners. The campus culture emphasizes inclusivity and student success, utilizing modern teaching strategies and resources to prepare children for their middle school transition. As part of a well-regarded district, the school consistently prioritizes safety, community engagement, and strong academic achievement, making it a cornerstone of the local neighborhood.

590

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEARD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	271
Black	17
Asian	79
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Hispanic
271 (45.9 %)
White
202 (34.2 %)
Asian
79 (13.4 %)
Two or More
20 (3.4 %)
Black
17 (2.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NORTHSIDE ISD
Phone:	(210)397-6600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 121