Beard El vs Ellison El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beard El
Helotes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
Ellison El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
780 students
| Measure | Beard El Helotes, Texas | Ellison El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #105 of 4,686 | #657 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1960 of 50,301 | #11305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 499 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 59% |
| city | Helotes | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beard El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 70.0).
- •Beard El does better on math proficiency (75% vs 59%).
- •Beard El does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 60%).
- •Beard El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 32.6%).
- •Beard El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.2).
- •Ellison El is the larger school with 780 students compared with 499.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beard El better than Ellison El?
On the Success Index (US), Beard El ranks higher (86.1 vs 70.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beard El and Ellison El?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Helotes and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beard El: 499. Ellison El: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beard El and Ellison El rank in Texas?
Beard El is 105th of 4,686 and Ellison El is 657th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).