Beard El vs May El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.2 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
May El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
| Measure | Beard El Helotes, Texas | May El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 4,686 | #1422 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1960 of 50,301 | #21458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 499 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 46% |
| city | Helotes | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beard El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 55.3).
- •Beard El does better on math proficiency (75% vs 46%).
- •Beard El does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 48%).
- •Beard El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 43.7%).
- •May El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.9).
- •Beard El is the larger school with 499 students compared with 426.
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 May El?
On the Success Index (US), Beard El ranks higher (86.1 vs 55.3 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 May El?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Helotes and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beard El: 499. May El: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beard El and May El rank in Texas?
Beard El is 105th of 4,686 and May El is 1422nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).